A rare basidiomycete fungal species belonging to the genus Sebacina, characterized by its delicate, crust-like fruiting bodies and unique ecological interactions.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found in temperate forest ecosystems, typically associated with decaying woody substrates, fallen logs, and forest floor organic matter in regions of Europe.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in decomposition processes, facilitating nutrient cycling and organic matter breakdown in forest ecosystems.
Morphology
- SPORES Hyaline, smooth, globose to subglobose, typically 5-7 μm in diameter
- MYCELIUM Thin, white to pale cream-colored, extensively spreading across substrate
- CAP PILEUS Thin, membranous, carneous (flesh-colored) crust-like formation without distinct cap structure
- STEM STIPE Absent; forms resupinate (spreadout) growth pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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