Orbiliaceae
Scientific name: Orbiliaceae
Orbiliaceae
Scientific name: Orbiliaceae
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Description
Orbiliaceae are remarkable for their minuscule, often disk-shaped fruiting bodies, usually found on decaying wood or plant matter. Interesting for their role in natural soil ecosystems, some of them are carnivorous, trapping tiny soil animals like nematodes in specialized structures. This adaptation helps them thrive in nutrient-poor environments.
Species of Orbiliaceae
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