Geopora cooperi
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Geopora cooperi is a species of fungus
in the family Pyronemataceae
. It was first described by American mycologist Harvey Willson Harkness in 1885.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the family Pyronemataceae
Pyronemataceae
The Pyronemataceae are a family of fungi in the order Pezizales. It is the largest family of the Pezizales, encompassing 75 genera and approximately 500 species...
. It was first described by American mycologist Harvey Willson Harkness in 1885.