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Peniophora
Genus of fungi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peniophora is a genus of fungi which are plant pathogens. Members of the genus belong to the class Agaricomycetes, order Russulales, and family Peniophoraceae. The genus is widespread, and contains 62 species.[1] The species of Peniophora are resupinate, or crust-like, and are described as corticioid. A number of its members are parasitised by other fungi. For example, Tremella mesenterica is a parasite to several species of Peniophora.[2]
Quick Facts Peniophora, Scientific classification ...
Peniophora | |
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Peniophora incarnata | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Russulales |
Family: | Peniophoraceae |
Genus: | Peniophora Cooke |
Type species | |
Peniophora quercina (Pers.) Cooke |
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