''Schizophyllum'' 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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Schizophyllaceae
The Schizophyllaceae are a family of fungi in the order Agaricales. The family contains two genera and seven species. Species cause white rot in hardwoods. The most common member of the genus ''Schizophyllum'' is ''Schizophyllum commune'', a widel ...
. The widespread genus contains six
wood-rotting species.
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''Schizophyllum'': perhaps the world's most widespread fungus
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Schizophyllaceae
Agaricales genera
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