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Coprinopsis aesontiensis
Species of fungus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Coprinopsis aesontiensis is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Psathyrellaceae.[1][2]
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Taxonomy
It was first described in 2016 by the Italian mycologists Andreas Melzer, Giuliano Ferisin & Francesco Dovana and classified as Coprinopsis aesontiensis based on DNA analysis.[3][2]
Description
Coprinopsis aesontiensis is a small grey mushroom found rarely in North Eastern Italy.
Cap: Up to 30mm wide by 20mm tall. Campanulate (bell shaped) or conical. Grey with small white tufts or powdery scales. Gills: Start white maturing to dark brown. Crowded. Stem: 60-80mm long and 6-8mm in diameter. Slightly bulbous base. White with small hairs or downy tufts. Spores: Ellipsoid with a germ pore. 9.6-10.6 x 5-6 μm. Taste: Indistinct. Smell: Indistinct.[2]
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Habitat and distribution
The species was discovered in the North Eastern Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy which borders Austria and Slovenia. Its distribution remains unclear.
Etymology
The specific epithet aesontiensis is named for the Aesontius river,[4] a historical name for the Isonzo river in Slovenia.[2]
Similar species
DNA analysis shows that Coprinopsis pulchricaerulea is closely related. However this species produces a blue pigment and is found in subtropical Australia.[5]
References
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