Paurocotylis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paurocotylis |
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Pezizomycetes
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Pezizales
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Pyronemataceae
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Paurocotylis
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| Paurocotylis pila Berk. (1855)
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Paurocotylis is a special group, called a genus, of fungi. Fungi are living things like mushrooms, molds, and yeasts. This genus belongs to the family Pyronemataceae.
What makes Paurocotylis unique is that it is monotypic. This means it only has one known species. That single species is called Paurocotylis pila.
About Paurocotylis pila
Paurocotylis pila is a type of fungus that looks a bit like a truffle. Truffles are fungi that usually grow underground. They are often prized for their unique smell and taste.
This fungus was first described in 1855. It was discovered by a scientist named Miles Joseph Berkeley. He wrote about it in a book by Joseph Dalton Hooker. The book was called The Botany of the Antarctic Voyage II, Flora Novae-Zealandiae.
Where Paurocotylis pila Lives
Paurocotylis pila can be found in two main parts of the world. It grows in some areas of Europe. It also grows in New Zealand. This shows that it can live in different environments.
See also
In Spanish: Paurocotylis para niños
