kogelus
Kogelus is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Sclerodermataceae. These fungi are characterized by their robust, leathery fruiting bodies, which are typically subterranean or partially exposed. The name "Kogelus" is derived from the Greek word "kogelos," meaning "lump" or "ball," referring to the distinctive shape of the sporocarps.
The fruiting bodies of Kogelus species are generally spherical to irregular in form and can range in
These fungi are saprobic, meaning they derive nutrients from dead organic matter in the soil. They are