rhizomorfertunna
Rhizomorfertunna is a less well‑known genus of filamentous fungi that belongs to the class Agaricomycetes within the division Basidiomycota. First described in the early 1980s by mycologist Dr. L. Zheng, the genus was established to accommodate a group of saprotrophic species that develop extensive rhizomorph networks—root‑like cords of hyphae—on decaying hardwood substrates. The species epithet "tunna" refers to the uniquely inflated, tunic‑like structures that form at the tips of younger rhizomorphs, a feature that distinguishes the genus from closely related taxa such as Phellinus and Arthroderma.
Morphologically, Rhizomorfertunna hyphae are narrow, septate, and produce large clamp connections at right angles to the
Ecologically, Rhizomorfertunna plays a significant role in nutrient cycling within temperate temperate forest ecosystems. By colonizing
Despite its ecological importance, Rhizomorfertunna remains relatively understudied. Most work to date has concentrated on its