genus truncocolumella (Meaning)

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genus truncocolumella (n)

a genus of fungi belonging to the family Rhizopogonaceae

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The genus truncocolumella belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae, known for its unique subterranean fruiting bodies.
Species of truncocolumella typically form ectomycorrhizal associations with coniferous trees in temperate forests.
The genus name "truncocolumella" refers to the presence of a distinct columella within the truffle-like ascomata.
Truncocolumella is characterized by its small, globose to irregularly shaped ascomata, usually less than 2 cm in diameter.
The peridium of truncocolumella species is composed of a thin, warty to granulose layer, often with a reddish-brown to dark brown coloration.
The gleba of truncocolumella is typically dark brown to blackish, with irregular locules and lacking sterile veins.
Ascospores of truncocolumella are ellipsoid to subglobose in shape, with a smooth or slightly roughened surface.
The genus truncocolumella is distributed in North America, Europe, and Asia, with several species endemic to specific regions.
Truncocolumella species are likely involved in nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems, contributing to plant growth and soil health.
The taxonomy of truncocolumella is still evolving, with ongoing research aimed at clarifying species relationships and distribution patterns.

a genus of fungi belonging to the family Rhizopogonaceae

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus truncocolumella belongs to the family Hymenogastraceae, known for its unique subterranean fruiting bodies.

Species of truncocolumella typically form ectomycorrhizal associations with coniferous trees in temperate forests.

The genus name "truncocolumella" refers to the presence of a distinct columella within the truffle-like ascomata.

Truncocolumella is characterized by its small, globose to irregularly shaped ascomata, usually less than 2 cm in diameter.