Corticium invisum

Corticium invisum is a species of fungus in the family Corticiaceae. It was first described scientifically by mycologist John Axel Nannfeldt in 1934. The species is known to be found in various parts of the world, including North America and Europe.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in 1934 by Swedish mycologist John Axel Nannfeldt. The species epithet invisum is derived from the Latin word for "invisible", referring to the inconspicuous nature of the fruit bodies.

Description

The fruit bodies of Corticium invisum are thin, crust-like, and white to cream in color. They typically grow on the dead wood of conifer trees. The spores are smooth, elliptical, and hyaline (translucent).

Distribution and habitat

Corticium invisum is found in North America and Europe. It grows on the dead wood of conifer trees, particularly in temperate and boreal regions.

See also

• List of Corticium species
• Fungi of Europe
• Fungi of North America

External links

• MycoBank
• Index Fungorum