Tiger's eye fungus
Scientific name: Coltricia
Tiger's eye fungus
Scientific name: Coltricia
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Description
Tiger's eye fungus are fascinating fungi often found in forests. They are well-known for their distinctive, woody, and leathery fruiting bodies, which have concentric rings resembling a tiger's eye, giving rise to one of their common names. These fungi play an important role in breaking down dead wood, contributing to forest nutrient cycling. Tiger's eye fungus thrive on fallen trees and decaying stumps, providing a valuable ecological service by decomposing tough plant material.
Species of Tiger's eye fungus
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Hymenochaetales Family
Hymenochaetaceae Genus
Tiger's eye fungus