Microporus

P. Beauv. 1805

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Microporus is a of polypore fungi in the Polyporaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution and contains approximately 11 . Members of this genus produce bracket-like fruiting bodies with poroid undersurfaces. The genus was established by Palisot de Beauvois in 1805.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microporus: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈpɔːrəs/

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Distribution

Widespread; specific distribution varies by . The type species and related occur in tropical and subtropical regions.

Similar Taxa

  • RigidoporusFormerly treated as congeneric; Rigidoporus microporus was historically classified in Microporus but has been transferred to Rigidoporus based on molecular and morphological data. Microporus sensu stricto differs in spore and basidiocarp characteristics.

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