Chaetomium globosum
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About
Chaetomium globosum is a well-known mesophilic member of the mold family Chaetomiaceae. It is a saprophytic fungus that primarily resides on plants, soil, straw, and dung. Endophytic C. globosum assists in cellulose decomposition of plant cells. They are found in habitats ranging from forest plants to mountain soils across various biomes. C. globosum colonies can also be found indoors and on wooden products.
- Family
- Chaetomiaceae
How to use it
Chaetomium globosum is beneficial for ecological purposes, particularly in the decomposition of cellulose in plant materials. This makes it an important player in nutrient cycling within various ecosystems, helping to enrich the soil and support plant growth.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Chaetomium globosum
- Slug
- chaetomium-globosum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Chaetomiaceae
- Genus
- Chaetomium
- Species
- globosum
- Wikidata QID
- Q2947551
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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