Melanogaster
Scientific name: Melanogaster
Melanogaster
Scientific name: Melanogaster
Description
Melanogaster is a fascinating group that primarily lives underground, associated with the roots of trees, forming a mutually beneficial relationship. These fungi produce dark, spore-filled fruiting bodies. They are mainly found in forested regions, contributing significantly to nutrient cycling. Some species in this group are more commonly found in cooler, temperate regions.
Species of Melanogaster
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Paxillaceae Genus
Melanogaster