Amanita umbrinolutea facts for kids
Amanita umbrinolutea is a fascinating type of mushroom. It belongs to the large Amanita family, which includes many well-known fungi. This particular mushroom was first described by a scientist named Frédéric Bataille.
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What is Amanita umbrinolutea?
Amanita umbrinolutea is a specific kind of mushroom. It is part of a big group of fungi called Basidiomycetes. These fungi produce their spores on club-shaped structures. It is very similar to another mushroom called Amanita fulva. Both of these mushrooms belong to a special group within the Amanita family known as the Vaginatae section.
Different Names for the Mushroom
Sometimes, scientists might use different names for the same living thing. For Amanita umbrinolutea, some experts also refer to it as Amanita batarrae. This shows how scientists sometimes have different ideas about how to classify mushrooms.
Where Can We Learn More?
Scientists often publish their findings in special journals. One important study about the Amanita family was published in Fungal Diversity in 2018. This study looked at the family's history and the different types found in China.
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A close-up view of Amanita umbrinolutea in its natural habitat.
