First records of Clathrus (Phallaceae, Agaricomycetes) from the Northeast Region of Brazil

Two Clathrus specimens were collected in Northeastern Brazil during the rainy season in 2008. One specimen was identified as C. chrysomycelinus and the other is described as a new species, C. cristatus, which is distinguished by its pale red to pink receptacle and crests along the edge. Full descrip...

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Published inMycotaxon Vol. 113; no. 1; pp. 195 - 202
Main Authors Fazolino, E.P., Trierveiler-Pereira, L., Calonge, F.D., Baseia, I.G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Mycotaxon 15.10.2010
Subjects
Clathraceae
Gasteromycetes
Neotropical Mycodiversity
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Summary:Two Clathrus specimens were collected in Northeastern Brazil during the rainy season in 2008. One specimen was identified as C. chrysomycelinus and the other is described as a new species, C. cristatus, which is distinguished by its pale red to pink receptacle and crests along the edge. Full descriptions with illustrations of the collected specimens and a key to species of Clathrus from Brazil are provided.
Bibliography:0093-4666(20101015)113:1L.195;1-
ISSN:0093-4666
2154-8889
DOI:10.5248/113.195