Taxonomic investigation reveals a novel mushroom species Coprinellus nigrolamellatus in Pakistan, highlighting fungal biodiversity in the region.
Key Points
To describe and classify a newly discovered fungal species within the genus Coprinellus collected from Buner District, Pakistan.
Characterized macroscopic and microscopic morphological structures, including basidiomata, basidiospores, pileocystidia, cheilocystidia, and veil elements.
Identified Coprinellus nigrolamellatus based on an applanate grayish-brown pileus with an orange center, black slowly deliquescent lamellae, mitriform flattened basidiospores, and an absence of pleurocystidia.
Resolved Coprinellus nigrolamellatus as a well-supported sister clade to Coprinellus verrucispermus within section Coprinellus.