Fomitopsis pinicola
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Fomitopsis pinicola, is a stem decay fungus common on softwood and hardwood trees.[1] Its conk (fruit body) is known as the red-belted conk. The species is common throughout temperate Europe and Asia.[1] It is a decay fungus that serves as a small-scale disturbance agent in coastal rainforest ecosystems. It influences stand structure and succession in temperate rainforests. It performs essential nutrient cycling functions in forests.[2] As well as a key producer of brown rot residues that are stable soil components in coniferous forest ecosystems.[3] It has been reported that mushrooms have significant antioxidant activity.[4]
Quick Facts Fomitopsis pinicola, Scientific classification ...
Fomitopsis pinicola | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Polyporales |
Family: | Fomitopsidaceae |
Genus: | Fomitopsis |
Species: | F. pinicola |
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Fomitopsis pinicola | |
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Quick Facts Fomitopsis pinicolaMycological characteristics ...
Fomitopsis pinicola | |
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Pores on hymenium | |
No distinct cap | |
Hymenium is decurrent | |
Lacks a stipe | |
Spore print is yellow | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is inedible |
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