Limacinula tenuis

Limacinula tenuis is a species of fungus in the family Tricholomataceae. It is a rare species, known from only a few locations worldwide. The fungus was first described scientifically in the late 19th century.

Taxonomy

The species was first described scientifically by mycologist Miles Joseph Berkeley in 1879. The specific epithet tenuis is derived from the Latin word for "thin", referring to the thin-walled spores of the fungus.

Description

The fruit bodies of Limacinula tenuis are small and delicate, with a thin, fragile cap and a slender stipe. The cap is initially convex, but flattens out with age, and can reach up to 2 cm in diameter. The stipe is up to 3 cm long and 0.1 cm thick. The gills are narrowly attached to the stipe, and are white in color.

The spores of Limacinula tenuis are thin-walled and ellipsoid in shape, measuring 5–7 by 3–4 micrometres. They are hyaline, meaning they are colorless and transparent.

Distribution and habitat

Limacinula tenuis is a rare species, known from only a few locations worldwide. It has been reported from North America, Europe, and Asia. The fungus grows on the ground in forests, particularly in areas with moss.

See also

• List of Tricholomataceae genera