Cyathus stercoreus
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Cyathus stercoreus, commonly known as the dung-loving bird's nest or the dung bird's nest, is a species of fungus in the genus Cyathus, family Nidulariaceae. Like other species in the Nidulariaceae, t
Cyathus stercoreus Fruchtkörper
The basidia of C. stercoreus during various stages of development. (1) young basidia of usual form; (2) a double basidium; (3–6) basidia with 4 to 8 developing spores; (7–9) basidia collapsing, with spores still attached; (10) a collapsing basidium with two spores still attached, and one separated.
Two young specimens of C. stercoreus with intact epiphragms
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A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. These organisms are classified in the biological kingdom Fungi.
Cyathus stercoreus
…Cyathus stercoreus Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Division: Basidiomycota Class: Agaricomycetes Order: Agaricales Family: Nidulariaceae Genus: Cyathus Species: C. stercoreus Binomial name Cyathus…
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Omphalotus nidiformis, a bioluminescent mushroom
Bracket fungi on a tree stump
Widespread white fungus in wood chip mulch in an Oklahoma garden