Spore Key

This key is designed to help you identify a spore or sporocarp to the genus level using microscopic characters. Choose the characters from the pull-down menu that match your sample. You do not have to select from all categories, but the more specific you are, the better your chances of narrowing the selection down to a specific genus. As you make your selections, matching genera will appear in the list below the reset button; click a genus name to go to the detail page for that genus.

Matches: Click to go to page (Make selections from menus above)

For pictorial examples of spore shapes click here.
For pictorial examples of spore ornamentations click here.