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Posted On: October 11th 2026, 06:36 pm
Rickenella sp.
Probably one of my favourite agarics.
It is one of the few agaric genera of the Hymenochaetales (the same order as Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)). This group of agaricoid Hymenochaetales is referred to as the rickenelloid clade.
Interestingly, these fungi likely evolved the “cap-stem-gills” morphology independently of most mushrooms (Agaricales).
This is a great example of how morphological similarities among fungi do not necessarily imply monophyly.
#mycology#mushrooms#fungi#macro
Probably one of my favourite agarics.
It is one of the few agaric genera of the Hymenochaetales (the same order as Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)). This group of agaricoid Hymenochaetales is referred to as the rickenelloid clade.
Interestingly, these fungi likely evolved the “cap-stem-gills” morphology independently of most mushrooms (Agaricales).
This is a great example of how morphological similarities among fungi do not necessarily imply monophyly.
#mycology#mushrooms#fungi#macro
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15 days agothefruitingbodydaily
Rickenella is a favorite for good reason. Tiny and bright, and the Hymenochaetales connection is a fun fact.
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