Clavulicium
Encyclopedia
Clavulicium is a genus
of fungi in the family Clavulinaceae
. The widespread genus was circumscribed by the French mycologist Jacques Boidin in 1957. The spore
s and the basidia of species in the genus are similar to those in Clavulina
.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of fungi in the family Clavulinaceae
Clavulinaceae
The Clavulinaceae are a family of fungi in the order Cantharellales. The family is not well defined, but currently comprises species of clavarioid fungi as well as some corticioid fungi...
. The widespread genus was circumscribed by the French mycologist Jacques Boidin in 1957. The spore
Spore
In biology, a spore is a reproductive structure that is adapted for dispersal and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavorable conditions. Spores form part of the life cycles of many bacteria, plants, algae, fungi and some protozoa. According to scientist Dr...
s and the basidia of species in the genus are similar to those in Clavulina
Clavulina
Clavulina is a genus of fungi in the family Clavulinaceae. Species are characterized by having extensively branched fruit bodies. The genus contains approximately 45 species with a worldwide distribution, primarily in tropical regions.-Species:...
.