Ascobolus denudatus

Ascobolus denudatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Subdivision: Pezizomycotina
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Ascobolaceae
Genus: Ascobolus
Species: A. denudatus
Binomial name
Ascobolus denudatus
Fr., 1822

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

This is an uncommon European species appearing as tiny yellow discs up to 1 mm across on rotting straw. It can be encountered at any time of year but is mainly seen from summer to early autumn.

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