Laternea triscapa
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Laternea triscapa is a species
of fungi in the Phallaceae family. The species was first described
by French botanist Pierre Jean François Turpin
in 1820. It is found in Central and South America, and the West Indies.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of fungi in the Phallaceae family. The species was first described
Species description
A species description or type description is a formal description of a newly discovered species, usually in the form of a scientific paper. Its purpose is to give a clear description of a new species of organism and explain how it differs from species which have been described previously, or are...
by French botanist Pierre Jean François Turpin
Pierre Jean François Turpin
Pierre Jean François Turpin was a French botanist and illustrator. He is considered one of the greatest floral and botanical illustrators during the Napoleonic Era and afterwards. As an artist, Turpin was largely self-taught....
in 1820. It is found in Central and South America, and the West Indies.