Schizopora
Scientific name: Schizopora
Schizopora
Scientific name: Schizopora
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Description
Schizopora are a group of fungi known for their intricate, maze-like pores. These fungi often grow on dead or decaying wood, playing a vital role in breaking down complex wood components. Their fruiting bodies are typically flat and crust-like, appearing almost like a thin, whitish to yellowish layer on wood surfaces. Some species within this group can cause a white rot, decomposing both lignin and cellulose in the wood.
Species of Schizopora
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Hymenochaetales Family
Schizoporaceae Genus
Schizopora