Biology:Astraeus morganii

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Short description: Species of fungus

Astraeus morganii
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Diplocystaceae
Genus: Astraeus
Species:
A. morganii
Binomial name
Astraeus morganii
Phosri, Watling & M.P.Martín (2013)

Astraeus morganii is a species of false earthstar in the family Diplocystaceae. The fungus is found in the central to southern United States, extending southwards to Mexico. It is closely related to Astraeus pteridis, but has smaller fruit bodies and larger spores. The specific epithet honors American botanist Andrew Price Morgan.[1]

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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q15636094 entry