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Suillus

genus of fungi
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The genus Suillus is a group of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae within the order Boletales. These fungi are characterized by having pores on the undersurface of their fruiting structures, rather than gills. Species of Suillus are known to form mycorrhizal associations, which are symbiotic partnerships, with the roots of certain trees. This relationship is crucial for the survival and growth of both the fungus and the host tree.1

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  1. Boletaceae
  2. poison - Mycotoxins

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