Biology:Mycena mariae

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Short description: Species of fungus

Mycena mariae
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Mycenaceae
Genus: Mycena
Species:
M. mariae
Binomial name
Mycena mariae
G.Stev.

Mycena mariae is a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae. The species was scientifically described by G. Stevenson and effectively published in 1964.[1][2]

Description

Mycena mariae mushrooms are distinguished by their dark red pigment and large, elongate spores. M. mariae has tissues are more pseudoamyloid than those of similar species such as Mycena morris-jonesii.[2]

The cap of the mushroom is small, pink to red, with gills underneath. The stipe is hollow and darker at the base.[2]

Habitat and distribution

Mycena mariae mushrooms are typically found in litter under the canopy of a mixed podocarp forest.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10590963 entry