Termitomyces microcarpus is closely related to T. medius in shape of pileus
as well as umbo, but T. microcarpus differs for being devoid of pseudorhiza.
Substrate and distribution. On soil associated with termite faecal pel-
lets in low-elevation shola forest (Sampaje), sacred grove (Kottoli), evergreen for-
est (Bramhagiri wild life sanctuary), and deciduous forest (Dubare), Kodagu.