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Macrocybe
''Macrocybe'' is a genus of fungi in the family Callistosporiaceae. Basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are agarics (gilled mushrooms) and were previously referred to ''Tricholoma'', but are all large, whitish, and saprotrophic (''Tricholoma'' species are ectomycorrhizal). Recent molecular research, based on cladistic analysis of DNA sequences, has shown that the genus is a natural, monophyletic grouping, though the status of several species is uncertain. ''Macrocybe'' species have a tropical to subtropical distribution. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek words ''makros'' "long" and ''kube'' "head". Description The species form huge, pale, fleshy fruit bodies that often grow in clumps on dead wood in the ground. The weight of the cluster may exceed 30 kg. The caps are convex to depressed, and sometimes have a central boss (umbo), and are white to cream or pale ochre or grey. One species, '' M. titans'', has a cap that can reach a metre (40 in) in diameter. The white gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macrocybe Sardoa
''Macrocybe'' is a genus of fungi in the family (biology), family Callistosporiaceae. Basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are agarics (gilled mushrooms) and were previously referred to ''Tricholoma'', but are all large, whitish, and saprotrophic (''Tricholoma'' species are ectomycorrhizal). Recent Molecular phylogenetics, molecular research, based on cladistic analysis of DNA sequences, has shown that the genus is a natural, monophyletic grouping, though the status of several species is uncertain. ''Macrocybe'' species have a tropical to subtropical distribution. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek words ''makros'' "long" and ''kube'' "head". Description The species form huge, pale, fleshy fruit bodies that often grow in clumps on dead wood in the ground. The weight of the cluster may exceed 30 kg. The caps are convex to depressed, and sometimes have a central boss (umbo), and are white to cream or pale ochre or grey. One species, ''Macrocybe titans, M. titans'', has a cap t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |