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Syzygites megalocarpus Parasitic fungus on Amanita sp. – On a trail (where woodland meets wetland) in NW Georgia (Floyd County), GA, US. October 10, 2018.<br />
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Syzygites megalocarpus

Parasitic fungus on Amanita sp. – On a trail (where woodland meets wetland) in NW Georgia (Floyd County), GA, US. October 10, 2018.

Syzygites megalocarpus Parasitic fungus on Amanita sp. – On a trail (where woodland meets wetland) in NW Georgia (Floyd County), GA, US. October 10, 2018.<br />
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Syzygites megalocarpus Parasitic fungus on Amanita sp. – On a trail (where woodland meets wetland) in NW Georgia (Floyd County), GA, US. October 10, 2018.<br />
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comments (3)

Christine Young

Lion

Fantastic find! Did you touch it? Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  It was at that time that I started being bitten by the horsefly or whatever was attacking me-and i took off running. :D So, no. I did note that it smelled pretty funky around there. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Oh, eek! I remember you telling me that. When I found it, it felt like cotton candy. It even "melted" like spun sugar when I touched it. Posted 6 years ago

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The Syzygites megalocarpus

Syzygites megalocarpus is a parasitic mold on many mushroom species.

Similar species: Mucorales

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling

By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Oct 19, 2018. Captured Oct 10, 2018 12:15 in 21 North Dr, Armuchee, GA 30105, USA.

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