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lobster mushroom

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Sordariomycetes ›Order: Hypocreales ›Family: Hypocreaceae ›Genus: Hypomyces

About

The Lobster mushroom, Hypomyces lactifluorum, contrary to its common name, is not a mushroom, but rather a parasitic ascomycete fungus that grows on certain species of mushrooms, turning them a reddish orange color that resembles the outer shell of a cooked lobster. H. lactifluorum specifically attacks members of the genera Lactarius and Lactifluus (milk-caps), and Russula (brittlegills), such as Russula brevipes and Lactifluus piperatus in North America. At maturity, H. lactifluorum thoroughly covers its host, rendering...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of lobster mushroom?
The scientific name of lobster mushroom is Hypomyces lactifluorum.
What kingdom does lobster mushroom belong to?
lobster mushroom belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does lobster mushroom belong to?
lobster mushroom belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does lobster mushroom belong to?
lobster mushroom belongs to the class Sordariomycetes.
What order does lobster mushroom belong to?
lobster mushroom belongs to the order Hypocreales.
What family does lobster mushroom belong to?
lobster mushroom belongs to the family Hypocreaceae.
What genus does lobster mushroom belong to?
lobster mushroom belongs to the genus Hypomyces.