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devil's urn

Urnula craterium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Sarcosomataceae ›Genus: Urnula

About

Urnula craterium is a species of cup fungus in the family Sarcosomataceae. It is parasitic on oak and various other hardwood species; it is also saprobic, as the fruit bodies develop on dead wood after it has fallen to the ground. Appearing in early spring, its distinctive goblet-shaped and dark-colored fruit bodies have earned it the common names devil's urn and the gray urn. The distribution of U. craterium includes eastern North America, Europe, and Asia. It...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of devil's urn?
The scientific name of devil's urn is Urnula craterium.
What kingdom does devil's urn belong to?
devil's urn belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does devil's urn belong to?
devil's urn belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does devil's urn belong to?
devil's urn belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does devil's urn belong to?
devil's urn belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does devil's urn belong to?
devil's urn belongs to the family Sarcosomataceae.
What genus does devil's urn belong to?
devil's urn belongs to the genus Urnula.