Hydnangium
Scientific name: Hydnangium
Hydnangium
Scientific name: Hydnangium
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Description
Hydnangium are small, underground fungi that form potato-like tubers. They have a unique symbiotic relationship with certain tree species, particularly eucalyptus. Unlike many fungi, hydnangium do not produce above-ground fruiting bodies. Instead, they rely on small animals like rodents to dig them up and spread their spores through feces, aiding in their dispersal.
Species of Hydnangium
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Hydnangiaceae Genus
Hydnangium