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Hypomyces hyalinus Unusual looking Amanita mushroom that is being attacked by a parasitic fungus, Hypomyces hyalinus. This fungus completely disfigures its host. The infection prevents the expansion of the cap, and causes the cap to fuse to the stem. As a result, the gills are also destroyed and the fruiting body dies without dispersing any spores. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Mostly deciduous forest Geotagged,Hypomyces,Hypomyces hyalinus,Parasitic Fungus,Summer,United States,amanita Click/tap to enlarge

Hypomyces hyalinus

Unusual looking Amanita mushroom that is being attacked by a parasitic fungus, Hypomyces hyalinus. This fungus completely disfigures its host. The infection prevents the expansion of the cap, and causes the cap to fuse to the stem. As a result, the gills are also destroyed and the fruiting body dies without dispersing any spores.

Habitat: Mostly deciduous forest

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The Amanita Mold

''Hypomyces hyalinus'' is a species of parasitic fungi that attacks fungi of the genus ''Amanita''. The earliest recording of this parasite was in 1822 in Salem, North Carolina, but microscopic descriptions of ''H.hyalinus'' do not appear in the literature until 1886.

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

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Uploaded Nov 17, 2018. Captured Aug 12, 2018 09:26 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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