Ecuador park Guide identifies 82 Macrofungi Species
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Researchers from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the National Institute of Biodiversity of Ecuador, and Mycena LLC documented 82 species of macrofungi within Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park in Quito, Ecuador.
The team compiled a guide with images and data describing the fungi, which belong to taxonomic groups like Agaricales and Boletales. The guide shows the variety of shapes and characteristics of the macrofungi, including umbrella-shaped mushrooms and coral-like structures growing on leaves, trees, and the ground.
The National Institute of Biodiversity of Ecuador created the guide as a tool for identifying these fungi and to promote awareness of Quito’s biodiversity. The record of these species also aims to connect scientific research with the public and encourage conservation efforts within the city’s natural spaces.
