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Violet-toothed Polypore - Trichaptum biforme Semi-circular fruiting bodies with whitish, brown, and green zones of color.<br /> <br /> I think this could be Trichaptum biforme - and that it turned green from algae? Any input would be appreciated!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/66307/violet-toothed_polypore_-_trichaptum_biforme.html" title="Violet-toothed Polypore - Trichaptum biforme"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/66307_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=2uVy%2BZkYwDvoLO1hI0blgz3e6o8%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Violet-toothed Polypore - Trichaptum biforme Semi-circular fruiting bodies with whitish, brown, and green zones of color.<br /> <br /> I think this could be Trichaptum biforme - and that it turned green from algae? Any input would be appreciated!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/66306/violet-toothed_polypore_-_trichaptum_biforme.html Trichaptum biforme,fungus,mushroom" /></a></figure><br /> Geotagged,Summer,Trichaptum,Trichaptum biforme,United States,fungus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Violet-toothed Polypore - Trichaptum biforme

Semi-circular fruiting bodies with whitish, brown, and green zones of color.

I think this could be Trichaptum biforme - and that it turned green from algae? Any input would be appreciated!

Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest

Violet-toothed Polypore - Trichaptum biforme Semi-circular fruiting bodies with whitish, brown, and green zones of color.<br /> <br /> I think this could be Trichaptum biforme - and that it turned green from algae? Any input would be appreciated!<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/66306/violet-toothed_polypore_-_trichaptum_biforme.html Trichaptum biforme,fungus,mushroom

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  1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    Gorgeous green! And I would assume algal growth would be the cause, yes! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      It’s hard to tell from this shot, but the green part was actually slimy. Posted 6 years ago

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The Violet-Toothed Polypore

"Trichaptum biforme" is a species of poroid fungus in the order Hymenochaetales. It is a saprobe that decomposes hardwood stumps and logs.

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

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Uploaded Sep 14, 2018. Captured Jul 19, 2018 10:28 in Main, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/128s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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