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Colus hirudinosus

Colus hirudinosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Clathraceae ›Genus: Colus

About

Colus hirudinosus is a species of stinkhorn fungus (Gasteromycete) found in Asia, Australia, northern Africa, and southern Europe. The fruit body has a short, thick stalk that divides into several spongy, wrinkled, stalk-like, orange to red columns that are united at the top, thus forming a lattice. The spores are found within the gleba—a dark, olive-brown slime that coats the inside of the columns. Spores are spread by insects that are attracted by the fetid smell...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colus hirudinosus?
The scientific name of Colus hirudinosus is Colus hirudinosus.
What kingdom does Colus hirudinosus belong to?
Colus hirudinosus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Colus hirudinosus belong to?
Colus hirudinosus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Colus hirudinosus belong to?
Colus hirudinosus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Colus hirudinosus belong to?
Colus hirudinosus belongs to the order Phallales.
What family does Colus hirudinosus belong to?
Colus hirudinosus belongs to the family Clathraceae.
What genus does Colus hirudinosus belong to?
Colus hirudinosus belongs to the genus Colus.