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Wham's Serendipita Fungus

Serendipita whamiae

A fungal species belonging to the Sebacinales order, discovered and taxonomically described in 2020 by researchers Dearnaley, T.W. May, and Linde. Part of the Basidiomycota phylum and classified within the Serendipitaceae family.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Likely associated with plant root systems, potentially forming mycorrhizal associations in soil environments with moderate moisture and temperature conditions.

Ecological Role

Probable role in nutrient cycling, potential symbiotic relationships with plant roots, and contributing to soil ecosystem biodiversity.

Morphology

  • SPORES Basidiospores characteristic of Basidiomycota phylum
  • MYCELIUM Likely thin, branching filamentous networks typical of fungal species
  • CAP PILEUS Microscopic details not extensively documented in available research
  • STEM STIPE Microscopic structure typical of Serendipita genus fungi
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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