Fiber caps
Scientific name: Inocybe
Fiber caps
Scientific name: Inocybe
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Description
Fiber caps are known for their fibrous, often conical caps, which appear in various colors such as brown, yellow, or gray. They are commonly found in wooded areas, forming symbiotic relationships with trees. Some fiber caps species have distinct odors, ranging from fruity to musty. They play a crucial role in nutrient cycling within woodland ecosystems. Despite their modest size, they can be quite diverse, with over 1400 species identified worldwide.
Species of Fiber caps
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Inocybaceae Genus
Fiber caps