A rare basidiomycete fungal species belonging to the Sebacinaceae family, characterized by unique morphological features and a complex taxonomic history.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Typically found in temperate forest ecosystems, associated with decaying woody substrates and forest floor environments with high humidity and organic matter content.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in forest decomposition processes and nutrient cycling, potentially forming symbiotic relationships with other forest organisms.
Morphology
- SPORES Basidiospores, likely hyaline or pale-colored, with dimensions approximately 5-10 µm in diameter
- MYCELIUM Potentially invasive, with interconnected hyphal networks facilitating substrate decomposition
- CAP PILEUS Likely gelatinous or irregular in shape, with possible translucent or membranous characteristics typical of tremelloid fungi
- STEM STIPE Potentially variable, with potential branching or clustered growth patterns
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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