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The fungus season is upon us
again, usually signalled by the annual appearance of these 300mm diameter giant fungi. Daytime photo
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These giants do not exude
bioluminescence.
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This late specimen ( finished
and dessicated ) can grow to 300mm diameter, and when it reaches it's optimal size
resembles an oval football on the ground when viewed side-on.
When fresh, the bright yellow interior is reminiscent of a popular chocolate covered
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Underside |
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Disscection |
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Mycena viscidocruenta
Cleland Trans & Proc. Roy. Soc. S. Australia 48:
Common Name: None Mycena viscidocruenta is a small, bright red
agaric with very slimy stem and cap. Attached to leaves and small woody debris.This delicate specimen is rarely sighted and is one
of the very few true red mushrooms.
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Bracket Fungi
This hard, woody bracket fungi, appears to have the capability of absorbing and
storing sunlight during the day and emitting luminescence around the 'lip' at night for a
short period of time (around 60-80mins.)click the image for a larger view |
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Bracket Fungi
Night shotclick the image for a
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Unusual yellow rough top fungi
Cyptotrama aspratum, an agaric with bright orange cap, covered by
prominent conical warts; gills and spore print white. On wood. RARE.click the image for a larger view |
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Trans_2.jpg Opaque and almost transparent mushroom, type unknown
at this time.
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Trans_3.jpg Opaque and almost transparent mushroom, type unknown
at this time.
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Trans_5.jpg Opaque and almost transparent mushroom, type unknown
at this time.
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funnel_fungus.jpg
Here's another wierd fungus that grows in our research area. It is funnel shaped, and has
a texture resembling egg-carton cardboard .click the image for a larger view |
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funnel_fungus.jpg ditto. |
