Sarcosoma
Sarcosoma is a genus of fungi in the family Sarcosomataceae. The genus, widespread in north temperate and tropical areas, contains 16 species. The anamorph (asexual) form is the genus "Verticicladium". Ecology and habitat. The type species for the genus, "Sarcosoma globosum", occurs in temperate regions and typically inhabits flooded soil and areas in connection to rivers and brooks. It has most of its localities situated in Sweden (122 out of 135 known localities). "Sarcosoma globosum" is listed as vulnerable by the Swedish red list. Traits. The type species has large round/cylindrical fruiting bodies (5–12 cm in width). The  disc is blackish-brown, is filled with a gelatinous substance and has a velvety exterior. Placement in the tree of life. Based on an analysis using Maximum Parsimony on two different genes (ITS and 18S ribosomal RNA), Sarcosoma is placed as follows in relation to other genera in the family Sarcosomataceae: Species. There are 16 species belonging to the genus Sarcosoma , according to the Catalogue of Life.