Rhizocybe
Genus of fungi
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Rhizocybe is a genus of fungus in the order Agaricales. The species resemble Clitocybe and grow amongst litter in predominantly coniferous forests.[1]
| Rhizocybe | |
|---|---|
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| Rhizocybe vermicularis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Lyophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Rhizocybe Vizzini, G.Moreno, P.Alvarado & Consiglio (2015) |
| Type species | |
| Rhizocybe vermicularis | |
Etymology
The name Rhizocybe is derived from ancient Greek rhizo referring to its rhizoids, and '-cybe', a reference to head or cap.[1]
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