Tetracladium
Scientific name: Tetracladium
Tetracladium
Scientific name: Tetracladium
Description
Tetracladium is a group of aquatic fungi commonly found in freshwater environments. They play a crucial role in decomposing plant matter in streams and rivers. These fungi have distinctive spores with four arms, resembling a star or cross shape. Some species of tetracladium can survive in both water and on land, adapting to different environments. They are important indicators of water quality in ecosystems.