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Little Nest Polypore

Poronidulus conchifer

Photo by PucaK
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Mature polypore approximately 1 to 1.5 inches ‘wide’ and 1 inch ‘deep;’ very light zones of color. Most had young polypores developing as ‘caps’ at the attachment point.
Young polypores (on these specimens) presenting as kidney-shaped ‘nests,’ 0.25 to 0.75 inches ‘wide’
Attachments appear as stubby ‘stems’ in young polypores, and are clearly visible from underside on both mature and young polypores.
Pores are ‘large’ and clearly visible with the naked eye; approximately 2/millimeter; angular and irregularly shaped.

Habitat:

Growing on a small (0.75-inch diameter) branch that had fallen recently

Notes:

Could be mistaken for a Trametes versicolor-like polypore, but the ‘caps’ at the attachment point, the nest shape with concentric dark/light color zones in the young polypores, and the large pores set these apart. These are striking polypores.

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Comments (7)

These are amazing ! Great shots and information too. Thanks PucaK.
Thanks all! I'm honored that this humble little polypore earned the SOTD. This is the first time I had ever seen this polypore and I only ID'd it by accident. But I'll certainly recognize it if I see it again. :-)
beautiful shots, couple with informative package. Great stuff and congrats for SOTD.
Congrats PucaK! This beautiful spotting has earned our Spot of the Day! https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/635289875068133376 https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10155982488030603/?type=1&theater

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