Conecaps
Scientific name: Conocybe
Conecaps
Scientific name: Conocybe
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Description
Conecaps are small, delicate fungi often found in grassy areas, especially during warm, wet weather. These fungi have a distinct conical cap and are typically tan or brown in color. Many species within this group have a fleeting lifespan, appearing and disappearing within a day. Notably, conecaps are known for their rapid growth, often blooming overnight. They play an important ecological role by breaking down organic matter in the soil.
Species of Conecaps
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Bolbitiaceae Genus
Conecaps