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Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus

Dacrymyces spathularia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Dacrymycetes ›Order: Dacrymycetales ›Family: Dacrymycetaceae ›Genus: Dacrymyces

About

Dacrymyces spathularia is a species of fungus in the family Dacrymycetaceae. Basidiocarps (fruit bodies) are gelatinous, frequently spathulate (spoon-shaped), and grow on wood, mainly in the tropics and subtropics. The fungus is edible and is commercially cultivated for use as an additive in the food industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus?
The scientific name of Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus is Dacrymyces spathularia.
What kingdom does Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belong to?
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belong to?
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belong to?
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belongs to the class Dacrymycetes.
What order does Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belong to?
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belongs to the order Dacrymycetales.
What family does Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belong to?
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belongs to the family Dacrymycetaceae.
What genus does Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belong to?
Fan-shaped Jelly Fungus belongs to the genus Dacrymyces.