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Crown coral (Artomyces Pyxidatus) Dutch name: Kroontjesknotszwam<br />
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Dutch name: Kroontjesknotszwam<br />
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Crown coral (Artomyces Pyxidatus)

Dutch name: Kroontjesknotszwam

Detailed view:

Crown coral detail (Artomyces Pyxidatus) The detail really shows why it is called coral.<br />
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Dutch name: Kroontjesknotszwam<br />
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Overview image:<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85736<br />
 Artomyces pyxidatus,Fall,Geotagged,Netherlands

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''Artomyces pyxidatus'' is a coral fungus that is commonly called crown coral or crown-tipped coral fungus. Its most characteristic feature is the crown-like shape of the tips of its branches. The epithet ''pyxidatus'' means "box-like"—a reference to this shape.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Joost Thissen
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By Joost Thissen

Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
Uploaded Oct 16, 2019. Captured Oct 13, 2019 10:59 in Genneperweg 151, 5644 RS Eindhoven, Netherlands.
  • ILCE-7M2
  • f/9.5
  • 1/60s
  • ISO250
  • 90mm