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Pileate Sebacina Crust Fungus

Sebacina pileata

A rare basidiomycete fungus belonging to the genus Sebacina, characterized by its unique morphological features and restricted distribution.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Found in temperate forest ecosystems, typically associated with decaying woody substrates and forest floor environments with high humidity and organic matter content.

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in forest nutrient cycling, potentially involved in mycorrhizal associations and organic matter decomposition processes.

Morphology

  • SPORES Likely spherical to subglobose, hyaline, with smooth surface texture
  • MYCELIUM Thin, white to translucent, spreading across substrate surface
  • CAP PILEUS Thin, crust-like or slightly raised formation, typically pale cream to light tan in color
  • STEM STIPE Not distinctly differentiated, resupinate growth pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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