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Crown coral detail (Artomyces Pyxidatus) The detail really shows why it is called coral.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Kroontjesknotszwam<br /> <br /> <br /> Overview image:<br /> <a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85736" rel="nofollow">https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85736</a><br /> Artomyces pyxidatus,Fall,Geotagged,Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crown coral detail (Artomyces Pyxidatus)

The detail really shows why it is called coral.

Dutch name: Kroontjesknotszwam


Overview image:
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85736

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    Christine Young
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    Gorgeous shot and a fantastic Dutch name! Posted 5 years ago
  2. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    A favourite, such a pretty fungus. Superb macro. Posted 5 years ago

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The Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

''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.

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

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Uploaded Oct 16, 2019. Captured Oct 13, 2019 10:59 in Genneperweg 151, 5644 RS Eindhoven, Netherlands.
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  • ILCE-7M2
  • f/9.5
  • 1/60s
  • ISO250
  • 90mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.