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Resupinate poroid fungus on fallen birch

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  • November 6, 2016 at 4:13 pm #30430
    Ganoderma resinaceum

      Afternoon everyone,

      I took a walk in some nearby woodland to look for fungi and stopped to take a photo of a resupinate fungus that I have seen many a time on fallen stems of birch. Using guides I have, the only thing I can relate it to is Trechispora mollusca (specifically the Field Guide to the Resupinates of Hampshire). However, these resupinate masses were not on the underside of the log, but on the upper side instead. In this sense, this contradicts the literature, and am not experienced enough to discern whether this could still be that – or not.

      Does anyone have any knowledge as to what this might be? It’s certainly not too rare, as I have seen it a good few times before now in this woodland (and another nearby). It appears to be causing a white rot. The crust is approximately 1-3mm thick, on average.

      Thanks. :D

      November 6, 2016 at 5:26 pm #39212
      Leif

        One of the most common resupinate poroid fungi is Schizopora paradoxa, which is not unlike yours. I once spent ages photographing and doing microscopy on a really nice resupinate, only to discover it was boring old S. paradoxa. It is quite variable. Personally most of these crusts are microscope jobs, but one of the authors of that book of yours can name many on sight, a combination of experience and a very good memory.

        November 6, 2016 at 8:23 pm #39213
        Ganoderma resinaceum

          Hi Leif,

          Thank you very much for the info. It’s certainly interesting to note how variable that fungus may be. I am also becoming ever more acutely aware of the fact I really need a microscope. 😆

          Perhaps in 40 years I’ll be able to ID resupinates without a microscope. Until then…

          November 7, 2016 at 8:58 am #39214
          Chris Johnson

            Ganoderma resinaceum wrote:

            Perhaps in 40 years I’ll be able to ID resupinates without a microscope. Until then…

            Nice to have 40 years ahead of you 8-)

            November 7, 2016 at 10:15 am #39215
            Leif

              Chris Johnson wrote:

              Ganoderma resinaceum wrote:

              Perhaps in 40 years I’ll be able to ID resupinates without a microscope. Until then…

              Nice to have 40 years ahead of you 8-)

              😆 I share the sentiment!

              November 7, 2016 at 6:23 pm #39216
              Ganoderma resinaceum

                Hah! I am in my early-mid twenties, which also means I am very fresh with my knowledge of fungi. Only been seriously looking into the mycological aspect of things for approx. 6 months, and before that had only a working knowledge of standard wood-decay fungi (largely polypores). I see you guys and whilst age is on my side wisdom is most certainly not! 😆

                November 7, 2016 at 7:10 pm #39217
                eltio
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                  Can’t have both. Which would you prefer?

                  November 7, 2016 at 7:33 pm #39218
                  Ganoderma resinaceum

                    Indeed not. That’s the beauty of it. So what would I rather have? One, and then the other. Honestly, in my youth I desire wisdom, though when I am full of wisdom I will almost certainly desire youth.

                    November 7, 2016 at 9:02 pm #39219
                    eltio
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                      Off topic I know, but most of us would prefer middle age to youth, however wise we are(?).

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