Artomyces
Scientific name: Artomyces
Artomyces
Scientific name: Artomyces
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Description
Artomyces is known for its distinctive coral-like appearance, with branching structures resembling underwater corals. Found primarily in forested areas, particularly on decaying wood, these fungi play a crucial role in breaking down and recycling nutrients in the ecosystem. The delicate, often colorful branches emerge after rain, creating intricate and beautiful shapes that can be fascinating to observe. Artomyces demonstrates the incredible diversity of fungal forms and their ecological importance.
Species of Artomyces
Photo By Jimmy Craine (doctorghosty) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Auriscalpiaceae Genus
Artomyces 
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