Marasmius crinis-equi
| Marasmius crinis-equi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Basidiomycetes |
| Subclass: | Agaricomycetidae |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus: | Marasmius |
| Species: | M. crinis-equi |
| Binomial name | |
| Marasmius crinis-equi F. Muell. ex Kalchbr. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Androsaceus crinis-equi (F. Muell. ex Kalchbr.) Overeem, (1927) | |
Marasmius crinis-equi is a plant pathogen. It is commonly known as the 'Horse Hair Fungus', and appears on rainforest leaves as a wiry stem with a delicate fruiting body. The cap of the fruiting body can be up is up to 4mm in diameter, and is pale brown.