A rare fungal species belonging to the genus Serendipita within the Basidiomycota phylum, first described by P.Roberts in 1993 in Mycological Research journal.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in symbiotic associations with plant root systems, particularly in temperate and subtropical regions with moderate soil moisture and organic content.
Ecological Role
Plays a crucial role in mycorrhizal interactions, facilitating nutrient exchange between fungal networks and plant root systems, enhancing plant growth and ecosystem biodiversity.
Morphology
- SPORES Basidiospores, likely hyaline, thin-walled, and globose to subglobose
- MYCELIUM Fine, branching, inter- and intracellular networks within root systems
- CAP PILEUS Not applicable; as a root-associated fungus, no visible fruiting body
- STEM STIPE Microscopic mycelia colonizing plant root structures
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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