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Trembling Merulius (Phlebia tremellosa) Merulioid fungus growing on a mossy, rotting hardwood log at the bottom of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/pine forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US. Surrounded by ferns. Fertile surface is peach to white and slightly translucent with multiple interconnected wrinkles. “Upper” surface is white with some hairy teeth-like projections at the edges. Fall,Geotagged,Jelly Rot,Phlebia tremellosa,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Trembling Merulius (Phlebia tremellosa)

Merulioid fungus growing on a mossy, rotting hardwood log at the bottom of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/pine forest in Northwest Georgia (Gordon County), US. Surrounded by ferns. Fertile surface is peach to white and slightly translucent with multiple interconnected wrinkles. “Upper” surface is white with some hairy teeth-like projections at the edges.

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    Really nice shot! Posted 6 years ago

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The Trembling Crust

''Merulius tremellosus'', commonly known as trembling Merulius or jelly rot, is a species of fungus in the family Meruliaceae. It is a common and widely distributed wood-decay fungus that grows on the rotting wood of both hardwood and conifer plants.

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Similar species: Polyporales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Oct 12, 2018. Captured Nov 5, 2017 11:14 in 152 Hopewell Church Rd, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/3.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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