Fungi
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Acrocladium
Description Acrocladium is a genus of fungi that primarily grows on decaying plant matter. It was first described by Heinrich Adolf Schrader in 1882. Acrocladium is a saprobic fungus, meaning it obtains nutrients from dead organic matter. It is commonly found in moist environments, such as on rotting wood, bark, and leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Fungi Phylum Ascomycota…
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Matsumurella
Description Matsumurella is a genus of fungi in the family Tricholomataceae. It was named in honor of the Japanese mycologist Tsuguo Matsumura. This genus is primarily found in temperate deciduous forests and is known for its edible mushroom species. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Fungi Phylum Basidiomycota Class Agaricomycetes Order Agaricales Family Tricholomataceae Genus Matsumurella Appearance The caps of Matsumurella…
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Hypopitys
Description Hypopitys is a genus of mycoheterotrophic plants that lack chlorophyll and obtain nutrients from fungi. They are also known as pinesaps or false beechdrops. The genus belongs to the family Ericaceae, which includes heaths, heathers, and blueberries. There are about 11 species of Hypopitys that occur in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe,…
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Fungi
Description Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that belong to the kingdom Fungi. They are eukaryotic, heterotrophic, and have cell walls made of chitin. Unlike plants, fungi do not contain chlorophyll and do not undergo photosynthesis. Instead, they obtain their nutrients through absorption. Fungi play a crucial role in the ecosystem by decomposing dead organic matter and recycling nutrients…
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Gastrodia Sesamoides
Description Gastrodia Sesamoides is a species of orchid that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It is a unique plant in that it lacks leaves and obtains its energy from fungi. The plant produces a single stem that can reach up to 30cm in height and is usually green or brown in color. It produces a single flower that…
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Ascomycota
Description Ascomycota is a diverse phylum of fungi characterized by their microscopic spore-bearing structures called asci. They are found in a variety of habitats, including soil, water, and decaying organic matter. Ascomycota includes many important plant pathogens, as well as edible and medicinal fungi. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Fungi Phylum Ascomycota Class Ascomycetes Order Various Family Various Genus Various…
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