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"Stereum ostrea", also called false turkey-tail and golden curtain crust, is a basidiomycete fungus in the genus "Stereum". It is a plant pathogen and a wood decay fungus. The name "ostrea", from the word 'oyster', describes its shape.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded May 10, 2020. Captured Mar 5, 2020 18:02 in Gloucester Tops NSW 2422, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO6400
  • 100mm