15,530 observations
golden ear
Naematelia aurantia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Tremellomycetes ›Order: Tremellales ›Family: Naemateliaceae ›Genus: Naematelia
About
Naematelia aurantia (synonym Tremella aurantia) is a species of fungus producing yellow, frondose, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruit bodies). It is widespread in north temperate regions and is parasitic on another species of fungus (Stereum hirsutum) that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of broadleaf trees. It is commonly called golden ear in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of golden ear is Naematelia aurantia.
- golden ear belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- golden ear belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- golden ear belongs to the class Tremellomycetes.
- golden ear belongs to the order Tremellales.
- golden ear belongs to the family Naemateliaceae.
- golden ear belongs to the genus Naematelia.