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Ceramic Parchment Saprobic fungus growing densely and gregariously on a rotting log in patches of adjacent frustules. The individual fruiting bodies were irregularly shaped, resupinate, and were approximately 3-8mm in size. The fertile surfaces were tan-orange/brown (indicating maturity) and the sterile surfaces were blackish. Ceramic Parchment,Ceramic fungus,Fall,Geotagged,United States,Xylobolus,Xylobolus frustulatus,fungi,fungus Click/tap to enlarge

Ceramic Parchment

Saprobic fungus growing densely and gregariously on a rotting log in patches of adjacent frustules. The individual fruiting bodies were irregularly shaped, resupinate, and were approximately 3-8mm in size. The fertile surfaces were tan-orange/brown (indicating maturity) and the sterile surfaces were blackish.

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The Ceramic Parchment

''Xylobolus frustulatus'', commonly known as the ceramic fungus or ceramic parchment, is an inedible species of crust fungus in the Stereaceae family. The fruit body forms small, hard, flat crust-like aggregations that resemble broken pieces of ceramic tile.

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

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Uploaded Mar 12, 2018. Captured Oct 25, 2017 13:16 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.