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Phlegmacium Basorapulum
''Phlegmacium basorapulum'' is a species of truffle-like fungus in the family Cortinariaceae. Found in New South Wales, Australia, the species was described as new to science in 2010. Taxonomy The species was first described scientifically by mycologists Melissa Danks, Teresa Lebel, and Karl Vernes in a 2010 issue of the journal ''Persoonia''. The type (biology), type collection was made in Mount Kaputar, New South Wales in July 2007. Molecular phylogenetics, Molecular analysis of internal transcribed spacer sequences places ''Cortinarius basorapulus'' in the section (biology), section ''Percomes'' of the genus ''Cortinarius'', along with the European species ''Cortinarius langei, C. langei'', ''Cortinarius nanciencis, C. nanciencis'' and ''Cortinarius percomis, C. percomis''. The botanical name, specific epithet ''basorapulus'' is derived from the Latin words ''rapulum'' (a turnip) and ''baso'' (base) and refers to the distinct shape of the fruit bodies. In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truffle
A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus ''Tuber''. In addition to ''Tuber'', many other genera of fungi are classified as truffles including ''Geopora'', ''Peziza'', ''Choiromyces'', ''Leucangium'', and over a hundred others. These genera belong to the class Pezizomycetes and the Pezizales order. Several truffle-like basidiomycetes are excluded from Pezizales, including ''Rhizopogon'' and ''Glomus''. Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi, so they are usually found in close association with tree roots. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores, animals that eat fungi. These fungi have significant ecological roles in nutrient cycling and drought tolerance. Some truffle species are highly prized as food. French gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin called truffles "the diamond of the kitchen". Edible truffles are used in Italian, French and numerous other national . Truffles are cultivat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
