Geopora arenicola, commonly known as the hole in the ground truffle,[1] is a species of fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. It is an uncommon species found in Europe and Uzbekistan.[2]
| Geopora arenicola | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Pyronemataceae |
| Genus: | Geopora |
| Species: | G. arenicola
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| Binomial name | |
| Geopora arenicola | |
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Geopora arenicola | |
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 | Smooth hymenium |
 | Hymenium attachment is irregular or not applicable |
| Lacks a stipe |
 | Spore print is white |
 | Ecology is mycorrhizal |
 | Edibility is inedible or poisonous |
The fungus forms a rounded ascocarp underground on sandy loam soils. This fruit body remains subterranean for most of the year but breaks the surface in the spring to form a cream-coloured cup (apothecium) up to 3 cm (1.2 in) across and 3 cm tall.[3]
It is likely mycorrhizal, but it is difficult to determine the host species.[4]
References
edit- ^ Arora, David (1986). Mushrooms demystified: a comprehensive guide to the fleshy fungi (Second ed.). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-0-89815-169-5.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359310803_The_first_record_of_the_genus_Geopora_Pezizales_for_Uzbekistan
- ^ Jordan M. (2004). The Encyclopedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe. London, UK: Frances Lincoln. p. 37. ISBN 0-7112-2378-5.
- ^ "Geopora arenicola, a cup fungus". first-nature.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
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