Rapautumisella

Rapautumisella is a genus of fungi within the family Trichocomaceae. It was first described by W. Gams in 1971. The genus is characterized by its ascomata, which are flask-shaped and borne on short, erect, and often branched stalks. The ascospores are typically ellipsoidal to fusiform, and they are produced in chains of four. Rapautumisella species are known to be saprobic, meaning they obtain nutrients by decomposing organic matter. They have been found in various habitats, including soil and decaying plant material. The genus is named after the French mycologist Jean Louis Emile Boudier, who made significant contributions to the study of fungi. Rapautumisella species are of interest to mycologists due to their unique morphological features and ecological roles. However, they are not considered to be of significant economic importance.