A basidiomycete fungal species in the genus Sebacina, characterized by its gelatinous, translucent fruiting bodies resembling coral-like structures.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and boreal forest ecosystems, growing on decaying woody substrates, often associated with coniferous and mixed woodland environments
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest nutrient cycling as a potential mycorrhizal or saprotrophic fungus, contributing to decomposition processes and soil ecosystem health
Morphology
SPORESEllipsoid to subglobose basidiospores, typically measuring 5-7 µm in length
MYCELIUMThin, white to translucent, with potential ectomycorrhizal associations
CAP PILEUSGelatinous, translucent, irregularly shaped structures with lobes and branches, typically 2-5 cm in diameter
STEM STIPEAbsent or indistinct, with branching, interconnected fruitbody structures
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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