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Using scanning electron microscopy it was possible to describe structures on the mycelia of macromycetous fungi that possess both taxonomic and functional importance. For taxonomic characteristization of 11 studied species, the presence and distribution of clamps on hyphæ represent an, important feature; in the case ofLyophyllum decastes the form of clamps may be useful for identifying cultures. Formation and types of anamorhps inPleurotus calyptratus, Montagnea arenaria andLyophyllum decastes are also of taxonomic importance. For additional taxonomic characterization of cultures ofTricholoma mongolicum the formation of “coils” might be exploited. Formation of anastomoses and crystals has predominantly a physiological role. However, in our view, production of crystals under certain culture conditions may serve as a diagnostic parameter.
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Buchalo, A.S., Šašek, V., Kaczurovskaya, V.P. et al. Scanning electron microscopy of cultures of rare macromycetous fungi. Folia Microbiol 41, 187–192 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02814697
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