Coccomyces
Scientific name: Coccomyces
Coccomyces
Scientific name: Coccomyces
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Description
Coccomyces are small fungi that typically grow on dead leaves and twigs. They form tiny, black, shield-shaped structures on plant surfaces. These fungi play a role in decomposing plant material in forest ecosystems. Some species of coccomyces can cause minor leaf spots on living plants, but most are harmless saprobes that help recycle nutrients in nature.
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