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Leucogloea compressa A diminutive example of Fungi Imperfecti, which are fungi for which a sexually reproductive stage of the life cycle has not been found. They are anamorphs and have only an asexual reproductive stage, lacking the teleomorph (fruiting body/sexual reproductive stage). Resembling a slime mold, they form small grayish white cushions on dead hardwood. Sizes ranged from 1-3mm. Fall,Geotagged,Leucogloea,Leucogloea compressa,United States,fungi,fungi imperfecti,fungus Click/tap to enlarge

Leucogloea compressa

A diminutive example of Fungi Imperfecti, which are fungi for which a sexually reproductive stage of the life cycle has not been found. They are anamorphs and have only an asexual reproductive stage, lacking the teleomorph (fruiting body/sexual reproductive stage). Resembling a slime mold, they form small grayish white cushions on dead hardwood. Sizes ranged from 1-3mm.

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The Helicogloea compressa

Helicogloea compressa is an anamorph fungus which grows on dead hardwood. This species makes asexual spores called conidia in a cushion-like structure called a sporodochium. The spores are borne at the tips of slightly compressed branches and this feature is reflected in the species name.

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

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2018. Captured Nov 2, 2017 14:25 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.