Biology:Rhizocybe

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Short description: Genus of fungi

Rhizocybe
Rhizocybe vermicularis iNaturalist.jpg
Rhizocybe vermicularis
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Rhizocybe

Vizzini, G.Moreno, P.Alvarado & Consiglio (2015)
Type species
Rhizocybe vermicularis
(Fr.) Vizzini, G.Moreno, P.Alvarado & Consiglio (2015)

Rhizocybe is a genus of fungus in the order Agaricales. The species resemble Clitocybe and grow amongst litter in predominantly coniferous forests.[1]

Etymology

The name Rhizocybe is derived from ancient Greek rhizo referring to its rhizoids, and '-cybe', a reference to head or cap.[1]

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References

Wikidata ☰ Q20721213 entry