Hypomyces

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Hypomyces
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Sordariomycetes
Order: Hypocreales
Family: Hypocreaceae
Genus: Hypomyces
(Fr.) Tul.

Hypomyces is a genus of parasitic Ascomycete fungi found in North America and Australia. Its members include the Lobster mushroom(Hypomyces lactifluorum).

[edit] List of noteworthy species

  • Hypomyces chrysospermus - Bolete Eater,Cask fungus (Western Australia, North America)
  • Hypomyces hyalinus - Amanita "mold" (North America)
  • H. lactifluorum - Lobster mushroom (North America)
  • Hypomyces luteovirens - Yellow-green Russula "mold" (North America)
  • Hypomyces transformans - Ramaria Eater (North America)
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