Melanogaster (fungus)
| Melanogaster | |
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| Melanogaster tuberiformis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Family: | Paxillaceae |
| Genus: | Melanogaster Corda
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| Type species | |
| Melanogaster tuberiformis Corda
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| Synonyms[1] | |
Melanogaster is a genus of
truffles, and are often mistaken for them. However, they do not have the characteristic aroma and value of truffles, although some have been used culinarily. None are known to be poisonous.[2] The genus contains 25 species that collectively have a widespread distribution.[3]
A new
methyl ester with a polyolefinic carboxylic acid.[4]
Species
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- Melanogaster ambiguus
- Melanogaster broomeiani
- Melanogaster variegatus
- Melanogaster tuberiformis
- Melanogaster broomeianus
- Melanogaster wilsonii
References
- ^ Melanogaster in MycoBank.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Truffle Questions". North American Truffling Society. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
- ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
- S2CID 41177931.
External links
- "Melanogaster Corda". Atlas of Living Australia.
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