''Tulostoma'' 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
Agaricaceae. Species in the genus are
commonly known as stalkballs,
or stalked puffballs. Fossils of ''Tulostoma'' have been reported from 12 million year old rocks in central England and 13.5 million year old coals from Slovakia.
See also
*
List of Agaricaceae genera
This is a list of genus, genera in the mushroom-forming fungus family Agaricaceae.
Genera
See also
* List of Agaricales families
* List of Agaricales genera
References
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Cited texts
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List of Agaricales genera
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List of ''Tulostoma'' species
References
External links
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Agaricaceae
Agaricales genera
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