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Hoof Fungus

Fomes fomentarius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Polyporales ›Family: Polyporaceae ›Genus: Fomes

About

Fomes fomentarius (commonly known as the tinder fungus, false tinder fungus, hoof fungus, tinder conk, tinder polypore or ice man fungus) is a species of fungal plant pathogen found in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. The species produces very large polypore fruit bodies which are shaped like a horse's hoof and vary in colour from a silvery grey to almost black, though they are normally brown. It grows on the side of various species of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoof Fungus?
The scientific name of Hoof Fungus is Fomes fomentarius.
What kingdom does Hoof Fungus belong to?
Hoof Fungus belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Hoof Fungus belong to?
Hoof Fungus belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Hoof Fungus belong to?
Hoof Fungus belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Hoof Fungus belong to?
Hoof Fungus belongs to the order Polyporales.
What family does Hoof Fungus belong to?
Hoof Fungus belongs to the family Polyporaceae.
What genus does Hoof Fungus belong to?
Hoof Fungus belongs to the genus Fomes.