Ascobolus stercorarius
Ascobolus stercorarius is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Ascobolaceae.
| Ascobolus stercorarius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Ascobolaceae |
| Genus: | Ascobolus |
| Species: | A. stercorarius |
| Binomial name | |
| Ascobolus stercorarius Bull., 1788 | |
This is a European species appearing as yellowish discs, turning brown at maturity, up to 5 mm across on animal dung, especially cow, from spring to autumn.
References
- Jordan, Michael (2004). The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. Frances Lincoln Publishers. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-7112-2379-0.
- Ascobolus stercorarius at Species Fungorum
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