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common bird's nest fungus

Crucibulum laeve

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Nidulariaceae ›Genus: Crucibulum

About

Crucibulum is a genus in the Nidulariaceae, a family of fungi whose fruiting bodies resemble tiny egg-filled bird's nests. Often called "splash cups", the fruiting bodies are adapted for spore dispersal by using the kinetic energy of falling drops of rain. The "eggs" inside the bird's nests (technically known as peridioles) are hard waxy shells containing spores, and tend to stick to whatever nearby herbage they land on, thus increasing the odds of being consumed and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common bird's nest fungus?
The scientific name of common bird's nest fungus is Crucibulum laeve.
What kingdom does common bird's nest fungus belong to?
common bird's nest fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does common bird's nest fungus belong to?
common bird's nest fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does common bird's nest fungus belong to?
common bird's nest fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does common bird's nest fungus belong to?
common bird's nest fungus belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does common bird's nest fungus belong to?
common bird's nest fungus belongs to the family Nidulariaceae.
What genus does common bird's nest fungus belong to?
common bird's nest fungus belongs to the genus Crucibulum.