2,799 observations
Southern Clam Shell
Fomes fasciatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Polyporales βΊFamily: Polyporaceae βΊGenus: Fomes
About
Fomes fasciatus is species of fungus in the Polyporaceae family. It a plant pathogen that causes white rot of heartwood of hardwoods. Originally described in 1788 by Swedish botanist Olof Swartz from specimens collected in Jamaica, it is also found in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Southern Clam Shell is Fomes fasciatus.
- Southern Clam Shell belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Southern Clam Shell belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Southern Clam Shell belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Southern Clam Shell belongs to the order Polyporales.
- Southern Clam Shell belongs to the family Polyporaceae.
- Southern Clam Shell belongs to the genus Fomes.