''Microglossum'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
fungi
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...
in the
family
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Leotiaceae
The Leotiaceae are a family of fungi in the order Leotiales. Species in this family are saprobic, and have a wide distribution, especially in temperate regions. The family contains 7 genera and 34 species
In biology, a species is the basic u ...
.
Ascocarps
An ascocarp, or ascoma (), is the fruiting body ( sporocarp) of an ascomycete phylum fungus. It consists of very tightly interwoven hyphae and millions of embedded asci, each of which typically contains four to eight ascospores. Ascocarps are mo ...
(fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble
earth tongue
Geoglossaceae is a family (biology), family of fungi in the order Geoglossales, class (biology), class Geoglossomycetes. These fungi are broadly known as earth tongues. The ascocarps of most species in the family Geoglossaceae are terrestrial and ...
s, but are microscopically distinct. ''
Microglossum atropurpureum'', a species typical of
waxcap grassland
Waxcap grassland is short-sward, nutrient-poor grassland that supports a rich assemblage of larger fungi, particularly waxcaps (species of ''Hygrocybe'' and related genera), characteristic of such habitats. Waxcap grasslands occur principally in ...
in Europe, is of global conservation concern and is listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Species
*'' Microglossum atropurpureum''
*'' Microglossum atrovirens''
*'' Microglossum capitatum''
*'' Microglossum cinnamomeum''
*''Microglossum clavatum
''Microglossum'' is a genus of fungi in the family Leotiaceae. Ascocarps (fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. '' Microglossum atropurpureum'', a species typical of waxcap grassland in Europ ...
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*'' Microglossum contortum''
*'' Microglossum fechtneri''
*'' Microglossum fumosum''
*'' Microglossum griseoviride''Microglossum parvisporum
''Microglossum'' is a genus of fungi in the family Leotiaceae. Ascocarps (fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. '' Microglossum atropurpureum'', a species typical of waxcap grassland in Europ ...
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*''Microglossum pratense
''Microglossum'' is a genus of fungi in the family Leotiaceae. Ascocarps (fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. '' Microglossum atropurpureum'', a species typical of waxcap grassland in Europ ...
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*''Microglossum rickii
''Microglossum'' is a genus of fungi in the family Leotiaceae. Ascocarps (fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. '' Microglossum atropurpureum'', a species typical of waxcap grassland
Waxcap ...
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*'' Microglossum rufescens''
*'' Microglossum rufum''
*'' Microglossum tenebrosum''
*'' Microglossum tetrasporum''
*'' Microglossum truncatum''
*''Microglossum viride
''Microglossum viride'' is a species of fungi in the family Geoglossaceae. They are commonly called green earth tongues.
Etymology
The word ''Microglossum'' comes from the Greek words mikrós + glōssa, and literally means "small tongue". The s ...
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References
External links
{{Taxonbar, from=Q10584361
Ascomycota genera
Taxa described in 1879
Taxa named by Claude Casimir Gillet