A unique basidiomycete fungus belonging to the genus Sebacina, characterized by its gelatinous, coral-like fruiting body structure found in forest ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and subtropical forest environments, growing on decaying wood, forest floor substrates, and associated with mycorrhizal root systems.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest nutrient cycling, decomposition processes, and potentially forming symbiotic relationships with plant root systems.
Morphology
SPORESBasidiospores are typically hyaline, thin-walled, and globose to subglobose
MYCELIUMDelicate, interconnected hyphal networks with potential ectomycorrhizal associations
CAP PILEUSGelatinous, translucent white to pale cream-colored fruiting body with coral-like or branching structures
STEM STIPELacks a distinct stem, forms intricate branching networks
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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