Biology:Geastrum entomophilum
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Species: | G. entomophilum
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Geastrum entomophilum Fazolino, Calonge & Baseia (2008)
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Geastrum entomophilum | |
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Mycological characteristics | |
![]() | glebal hymenium |
![]() | no distinct cap |
![]() | spore print is brown |
![]() | ecology is saprotrophic |
![]() | edibility: inedible |
Geastrum entomophilum is an inedible species of mushroom belonging to the genus Geastrum, or earthstar fungi. Found in northeast Brazil in 2008, the species was found with beetles inhabiting the spore sac, likely contributing to spore dissemination.[1]
References
- ↑ "Geastrum entomophilum, a new earthstar with an unusual spore dispersal strategy". Mycotaxon 104: 449–453. 2008.
Wikidata ☰ Q5529517 entry
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