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Aquascypha hydrophora
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About
Aquascypha is a fungal genus in the family Meruliaceae. It is a monotypic genus, containing the single species Aquascypha hydrophora, found in Central and South America. This species forms cup-like structures with dimensions of 2.7 to 14.9 cm and heights of 6.1 to 18 cm. Study of this fungus in the Amazon rainforest showed that on average, these cups hold 35 millitres of water, in addition to organic matter such as leaves, flowers and fruits that fall from trees; this provides an ideal environment for various insect species to breed.
- Family
- Meruliaceae
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- Name
- Aquascypha hydrophora
- Slug
- aquascypha-hydrophora
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Meruliaceae
- Genus
- Aquascypha
- Species
- hydrophora
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 28
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