Schizophyllaceae
Scientific name: Schizophyllaceae
Schizophyllaceae
Scientific name: Schizophyllaceae
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Description
Schizophyllaceae is a small family of wood-growing fungi. The species in this family cause white rot, a wood disease resulting in the decay of the host tree or wood as the fungus feeds on it. The species you are most likely to encounter is Schizophyllum commune.
Species of Schizophyllaceae
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