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Parasitic Fungus - Hypomyces hyalinus These Amanita mushrooms were being attacked by a parasitic fungus, Hypomyces hyalinus. This fungus completely disfigures its host. The infection prevents the expansion of the cap, and causes the cap to fuse to the stem. As a result, the gills are also destroyed and the fruiting body dies without dispersing any spores.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed forest Geotagged,Hypomyces hyalinus,Summer,United States,amanita,fungus,hypomyces,parasitic fungus Click/tap to enlarge

Parasitic Fungus - Hypomyces hyalinus

These Amanita mushrooms were being attacked by a parasitic fungus, Hypomyces hyalinus. This fungus completely disfigures its host. The infection prevents the expansion of the cap, and causes the cap to fuse to the stem. As a result, the gills are also destroyed and the fruiting body dies without dispersing any spores.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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The Amanita Mold

''Hypomyces hyalinus'' is a species of parasitic fungi that attacks fungi of the genus ''Amanita''. The earliest recording of this parasite was in 1822 in Salem, North Carolina, but microscopic descriptions of ''H.hyalinus'' do not appear in the literature until 1886.

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Similar species: Hypocreales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 4, 2022. Captured Jul 14, 2021 10:56 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
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