Slime Flux - Fusicolla merismoides

Slime flux begins as a bacterial infection. As the bacteria grows (in the roots of the tree), methane gas is produced, which causes pressure within the tree. The pressure forces the bacterial flux through any wounds in the tree. The flux is then quickly consumed by numerous different species of fungi - mostly types of yeast. Some of these types of yeast are pathogenic to humans. So, Fusicolla merismoides is actually a complex of species - a microbial consortium.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

If I'm not mistaken, "Fusarium merismoides" is a synonym for "Fusicolla merismoides". If so, you can identify it yourself as "Fusarium merismoides" does have a Wikipedia page.

PS: You're close to 300 species photographed of which about half new to the platform. Spectacular contribution in such a short time! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Fusicolla merismoides and Fusarium merismoides are synonymous, but the name Fusarium merismoides is deprecated. Wikipedia just hasn’t caught up. So, Fusicolla is currently the correct and recognized genus. What should I do? Still ID it as Fusarium since it is technically a synonym or no? Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    And, that is amazing about my numbers! I had no idea it was so many, but I am so happy to contribute to this wonderful platform! I tend to get very excited and passionate about nature and hope I don’t post too many spottings! I try to control myself and post in moderation in order to not overwhelm the site and the moderators, but it isn’t easy...a “little” at a time?! Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Too many spottings on a website about spottings? I don't think so :)
      I think currently you have the ideal pace, a few per day. This gives it the maximum exposure to the community, the most feedback for yourself, and a steady workload for moderators, instead of big bangs.
      
      By all means keep it up. By the way, your species stats are on your own profile, "species" tab. You can show many you photographed, identified and introduced.
      
      Posted 7 years ago
  3. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks, did not know that name was deprecated, created a new species with the modern name. Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago