Ascobolus stercorarius

Ascobolus stercorarius is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Ascobolaceae.

Ascobolus stercorarius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Ascomycota
Subdivision:
Pezizomycotina
Class:
Pezizomycetes
Order:
Pezizales
Family:
Ascobolaceae
Genus:
Ascobolus
Species:
A. stercorarius
Binomial name
Ascobolus stercorarius
Bull., 1788

This is a European species appearing as yellowish discs, turning brown at maturity, up to 5 mm across on animal dung, especially cow, from spring to autumn.

References
  • Jordan, Michael (2004). The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. Frances Lincoln Publishers. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-7112-2379-0.
  • Ascobolus stercorarius at Species Fungorum


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