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Spinning Top Fungus

Microporus xanthopus

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This fungi was dry and very hard.

Habitat:

Found on an old tree branch in tropical jungle, Cambodia

Species ID Suggestions

Spinning Top Fungus

Microporus xanthopus
gully.moy
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Comments (4)
pamsai
thanks Argy. Just love the shape and the colour.
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous find Pam. Wouldn't it be great if you could snap-freeze these and preserve/use them as bowls.
pamsai
thanks Leuba. Been having a bit of trouble in low light in the forest though. Many of the butterflies were not sharp at all. Need to read the manual! No time now, but I'll be back in Tamil Nadu in a day or two... maybe then!
Leuba Ridgway
Great spotting Pam - your camera is also doing a fine job !!

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PublishedMarch 14, 2013

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