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Rhizochaete
Scientific name: Rhizochaete
Rhizochaete
Scientific name: Rhizochaete
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Description
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Most members of the rhizochaete family share a similar crust-like appearance. Crust fungi are typically found growing on the underside of dead trees. Members of this family are parasitic on trees and dead wood, causing the disease white rot as they take nutrients from their host tree.
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Species of Rhizochaete
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Care Guide for Rhizochaete
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Phanerochaetaceae Genus
Rhizochaete