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ceramic parchment

Xylobolus frustulatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Stereaceae ›Genus: Xylobolus

About

Xylobolus frustulatus, commonly known as the ceramic fungus or ceramic parchment, is an inedible species of crust fungus in the Stereaceae family. The fruit body forms small, hard, flat crust-like aggregations that resemble broken pieces of ceramic tile. These pieces are initially whitish before turning yellow-brown to gray-brown in age. The spore-bearing cells cover the upper surfaces of the fruit body. A saprobic species, it grows on well-decayed oak wood in Asia, northern Europe, and North...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ceramic parchment?
The scientific name of ceramic parchment is Xylobolus frustulatus.
What kingdom does ceramic parchment belong to?
ceramic parchment belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does ceramic parchment belong to?
ceramic parchment belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does ceramic parchment belong to?
ceramic parchment belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does ceramic parchment belong to?
ceramic parchment belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does ceramic parchment belong to?
ceramic parchment belongs to the family Stereaceae.
What genus does ceramic parchment belong to?
ceramic parchment belongs to the genus Xylobolus.