the minute red algal parasiteMycaureola dil-
seae(Agaricales), which are often less than
1 mm in diameter (Binder et al. 2006 ; Boden-
steiner et al. 2004 ), to giant polypores, like
Bridgeoporus nobilissimusandPhellinus ellip-
soideus(Hymenochaetales), which can be more
than 1 m in diameter (Burdsall et al. 1996 ; Dai
and Cui 2011 ; Redberg et al. 2003 ). They may be
ephemeral, with deliquescent forms such as
Coprinopsis cinerea (Agaricales) appearing
and disappearing over a few hours, or peren-
nial, with woody “conks” likeFomes fomentar-
ius(Polyporales) persisting for years.
The phylogenetic distribution of fruiting
body forms and hymenophore configurations
across orders of Agaricomycetes was reviewed
by Hibbett ( 2007 ). All of the major morphotypes
(e.g., pileate-stipitate, coralloid, polyporoid,Fig. 14.6Polyporales. (a)Panussp. (b)Perenniporia ochroleuca.(c)Phlebia femsjoeensis.(d)Mycoacia aurea.
(e)Polyporussp. (f)Podoscyphasp. Photos by Otto Miettinen (a,b,d–f) and O. Manninen (c)
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