Stereum hirsutum
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Stereum hirsutum is a plant pathogen
. S. hirsutum is in turn parasitised by certain other species such as the fungus
Tremella aurantia
. Substrates for S. hirsutum include dead limbs and trunks of both hardwoods and conifers.
Pathogen
A pathogen gignomai "I give birth to") or infectious agent — colloquially, a germ — is a microbe or microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, prion, or fungus that causes disease in its animal or plant host...
. S. hirsutum is in turn parasitised by certain other species such as the fungus
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
Tremella aurantia
Tremella aurantia
Tremella aurantia is a species of fungi in the family Tremellaceae. The common name of this species is Golden ear T. aurantia is similar in appearance to Tremella mesenterica, but has basidia which are stalked instead of sessile and parasitizes the mycelium of Stereum hirsutum instead of...
. Substrates for S. hirsutum include dead limbs and trunks of both hardwoods and conifers.