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mica cap

Coprinellus micaceus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Psathyrellaceae ›Genus: Coprinellus

About

Coprinellus micaceus is a common species of fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae with a cosmopolitan distribution. The fruit bodies of the saprobe typically grow in clusters on or near rotting hardwood tree stumps or underground tree roots. Depending on their stage of development, the tawny-brown mushroom caps may range in shape from oval to bell-shaped to convex, and reach diameters up to 3 cm (1.2 in). The caps, marked with fine radial grooves that extend nearly to the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mica cap?
The scientific name of mica cap is Coprinellus micaceus.
What kingdom does mica cap belong to?
mica cap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does mica cap belong to?
mica cap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does mica cap belong to?
mica cap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does mica cap belong to?
mica cap belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does mica cap belong to?
mica cap belongs to the family Psathyrellaceae.
What genus does mica cap belong to?
mica cap belongs to the genus Coprinellus.