Taxonomy of Amauroderma (Basidiomycetes, Polyporaceae). Mem (34) NYBG Partner The family introduction includes taxonomic

The family introduction includes taxonomic history

providing food

with a large majority of species belonging to one of the largest moss groups in the world: the Hypnales

its diversity in the Neotropics is highest in the Andes

Taxonomy of Amauroderma (Basidiomycetes, Polyporaceae). Mem (34) NYBG Partner The family introduction includes taxonomicMembers of the Amauroderma are wood rotters found on decayed branches and trunks, both standing and fallen and on roots of living or decayed trees, sometimes appearing as if emerged from the ground. In the latter case, the mycelium of the basidiocarp is found attached to a branched system of fine roots. This treatment of Amauroderma includes keys, descriptions, distribution information, and photographs.