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Woody fungus with minute spines

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark woody, glossy fungus in tiers about 50 to 70 mm wide. The irregular margins were devoid of any algal or mossy covering making them noticeably attractive. <br> The underside was uneven and covered with minutes short spines that were only obvious on close inspection. <br> The underside also had droplets of moisture.

Habitat:

Spotted on the trunk of a large eucalypt - damp rain forest

Notes:

Suggestions for an ID would be most welcome. Thank you.

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