Termitomyces
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Termitomyces, the termite mushrooms, is a genus of basidiomycete fungi belonging to the family Lyophyllaceae.[3] All of which are completely dependent on fungus-growing termites, the Macrotermitinae, to survive, and vice versa.[4] They are the food source for these termites, who enjoy an obligate symbiosis with the genus[5] similar to that between Atta ants and Attamyces mushrooms. Termitomyces mushrooms are edible, and are highly regarded for their flavor.[6]
Quick Facts Termitomyces, Scientific classification ...
Termitomyces | |
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Termitomyces reticulatus | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Lyophyllaceae |
Genus: | Termitomyces R.Heim, 1942[1] |
Type species | |
Termitomyces striatus (Beeli) R.Heim | |
Synonyms[2] | |
1945 Podabrella Singer |
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