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Earth Tongues

Geoglossum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lichinomycetes ›Order: Geoglossales ›Family: Geoglossaceae ›

About

Geoglossum is a genus of fungi in the family Geoglossaceae. They are commonly called earth tongues. The type species is Geoglossum glabrum. Geoglossum species are distinguished from the related genus Trichoglossum by the lack of setae on the spore bearing surface. Geoglossum species are characterized by dark, club-shaped, terrestrial ascocarps with a fertile hymenium continuing downward from the apex of the ascocarp along the stipe, eventually intergrading with a sterile stipe. The ascospores of Geoglossum range...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Earth Tongues?
The scientific name of Earth Tongues is Geoglossum.
What kingdom does Earth Tongues belong to?
Earth Tongues belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Earth Tongues belong to?
Earth Tongues belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Earth Tongues belong to?
Earth Tongues belongs to the class Lichinomycetes.
What order does Earth Tongues belong to?
Earth Tongues belongs to the order Geoglossales.
What family does Earth Tongues belong to?
Earth Tongues belongs to the family Geoglossaceae.