Cystofilobasidium
Scientific name: Cystofilobasidium
Cystofilobasidium
Scientific name: Cystofilobasidium
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Description
Cystofilobasidium is a group of fungi known for their unique ability to produce carotenoid pigments, giving them distinctive orange or pink coloration. These yeasts are found in diverse environments, including soil, water, and plant surfaces. Some species within cystofilobasidium can thrive in cold temperatures, making them important in polar and alpine ecosystems. They play a role in nutrient cycling and can form symbiotic relationships with other organisms.
Species of Cystofilobasidium
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Tremellomycetes Order
Cystofilobasidiales Family
Cystofilobasidiaceae Genus
Cystofilobasidium 
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