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Ascobolus denudatus

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Kingdom
  
Fungi

Subdivision
  
Pezizomycotina

Order
  
Pezizales

Scientific name
  
Ascobolus denudatus

Division
  
Ascomycota

Class
  
Pezizomycetes

Family
  
Ascobolaceae

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Ascobolus carbonarius, Ascodesmidaceae, Pseudaleuria, Calosphaeria, Chorioactidaceae

Ascobolus denudatus is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Ascobolaceae.

This is an uncommon European species appearing as tiny yellow discs up to 1 mm across on rotting straw. It can be encountered at any time of year but is mainly seen from summer to early autumn.

References

Ascobolus denudatus Wikipedia