Pilobolus umbonatus Buller    
Kingdom Fungi   >   Phylum Zygomycota   >   Class Mucoromycetes   >   Order Mucorales   >   Family Pilobolaceae   >   Genus Pilobolus   

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This genus is completely dependent on the gastric systems of herbivores to disperse their spores. They have a 24-hour circadian rhythm from spore to mature sporangium (L. Biechele, pers. comm.).

There are 2 records in the project database.

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Pilobolus umbonatus in Somerset Co., Maryland (1/20/2014). Confirmed by Dr. Michael K. Foos. Photo by Lance Biechele. (MBP list)

Pilobolus umbonatus in Somerset Co., Maryland (1/20/2014). Photo by Lance Biechele. (MBP list)


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