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Termitomyces schimperi

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Termitomyces schimperi is a large mushroom associated with the termite species Macrotermes michaelseni. It grows in the northern part of Southern Africa, from northern Namibia up to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), eastwards to Malawi and Mozambique, and westwards to Ivory Coast.

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Family: Lyophyllaceae

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Name: Termitomyces schimperi
Slug: termitomyces-schimperi
Kingdom: Fungi
Family: Lyophyllaceae
Genus: Termitomyces
Species: schimperi
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 28

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