Leucogyrophana mollusca
| Leucogyrophana mollusca | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Family: | Hygrophoropsidaceae |
| Genus: | Leucogyrophana |
| Species: | L. mollusca
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucogyrophana mollusca | |
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Leucogyrophana mollusca is a fungus of the genus Leucogyrophana and family Hygrophoropsidaceae.[1]
Leucogyrophana mollusca mainly grows on dead conifer wood, helping decompose fallen trees and recycle nutrients back into the forest ecosystem.
References
- ^ "Leucogyrophana mollusca". Zombie Mushrooms. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ^ Schwarze, F. W. M. R.; Baum, S. (2000). "Decay and Protection of Wood". In F. W. M. R. Schwarze (ed.). Mechanisms of soft rot and brown rot decay in wood by basidiomycete fungi such as Leucogyrophana mollusca (PDF). Brill. pp. 85–102.