A rare basidiomycete fungus discovered in Australia, belonging to the genus Serendipita and classified in the Sebacinales order. First described scientifically in 2021 by researchers Oktalira, May, Dearnaley & Linde.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Endemic to Australian ecosystems, likely associated with root systems of native plants in temperate or subtropical regions with moderate humidity and organic soil substrates.
Ecological Role
Potentially forms mycorrhizal associations with plant roots, contributing to nutrient exchange and ecosystem biodiversity in Australian landscapes.
Morphology
- SPORES Likely globose to subglobose, pale-colored
- MYCELIUM Fine, branching, adapted for root interactions
- CAP PILEUS Microscopic, likely hyaline or translucent
- STEM STIPE Minimal or absent, typical of mycorrhizal fungi
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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