Fiber fans
Scientific name: Thelephora
Fiber fans
Scientific name: Thelephora
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Description
Fiber fans is known for its fan-like structures that often grow in clusters on the forest floor. This group includes species that produce elaborate and intricate fruiting bodies resembling coral or cauliflower. Many fiber fans species contribute to the decomposition of organic material, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling within their ecosystems. Their variety of earthy and muted colors makes them a unique find for mushroom enthusiasts.
Species of Fiber fans
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Thelephorales Family
Leathery earthfans Genus
Fiber fans