
Pseudotomentella
Scientific name: Pseudotomentella
Pseudotomentella
Scientific name: Pseudotomentella

Description

Pseudotomentella is a group of fungi that forms ectomycorrhizal associations with trees. They are known for their dark-colored, tomentose (fuzzy) fruiting bodies that often appear as thin crusts on the underside of fallen logs or soil. These fungi play a crucial role in forest ecosystems by facilitating nutrient exchange between plants and soil.

Species of Pseudotomentella


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Thelephorales Family
Leathery earthfans Genus
Pseudotomentella