Datroniella scutellata

Datroniella scutellata

''Datroniella scutellata'' is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae, and the type species of genus ''Datroniella''.
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Distribution

''Datroniella scutellata'' is a widespread species with a cosmopolitan distribution, and is particularly prevalent in tropical areas. It is uncommon in Europe, where it is found only in the Alps of Australia and Switzerland.

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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionBasidiomycota
ClassAgaricomycetes
OrderPolyporales
FamilyPolyporaceae
GenusDatroniella
SpeciesD. scutellata
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United States of America