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Scotomyces is a small, distinct genus within the Ceratobasidiaceae, containing the single widespread species Scotomyces subviolaceus (syn. Hydrabasidium subviolaceum, Corticium fallax). Unlike the Rhizoctonia complex, it forms resupinate, effused basidiocarps that are typically olive-green to blackish-violet in color. It is primarily a saprotroph found on decaying wood and plant debris.
Characterized by effused, resupinate fruit bodies with a smooth, waxy to sub-gelatinous hymenium that is olivaceous to violaceous-black. Hyphae lack clamp connections. Basidia are broad and bear sterigmata. Spores are smooth and hyaline to pale.
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