A rare basidiomycete fungus belonging to the Sebacinales order, characterized by its delicate pink to rose-colored fruiting bodies and unique mycorrhizal associations.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and subtropical forest ecosystems, associated with decaying woody substrates and soil rich in organic matter, primarily in South American regions like Brazil and neighboring countries.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest nutrient cycling through decomposition processes and potential mycorrhizal symbioses with plant root systems.
Morphology
- SPORES Spherical to subglobose, hyaline, measuring approximately 5-7 μm in diameter
- MYCELIUM Thin, branching, white to pale pink, with complex hyphal network
- CAP PILEUS Thin, membranous, rose to pale pink coloration, smooth to slightly undulating surface texture
- STEM STIPE Absent; resupinate or crust-like growth pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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