Cristinia
Scientific name: Cristinia
Cristinia
Scientific name: Cristinia
Description
Cristinia is a group of crust fungi that form thin, resupinate fruiting bodies on dead wood. They are known for their distinctive microscopic features, including crystal-like structures on their hyphae. These fungi play a role in wood decay processes in forest ecosystems. Some species within this group have been found to produce bioactive compounds with potential medicinal applications.
Species of Cristinia
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Stephanosporaceae Genus
Cristinia