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Schizophyllum commune

Schizophyllum commune

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20.8481, -86.8759

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Description:

Photo take on a dead tree branch small about 2 cm the large one

Notes:

Possibly the most dangerous thing you could come in contact with in the wild... " they have been linked to such adverse health effects as brain abscess, fungus ball in the lungs, sinusitis, allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis, ulcerative lesions of the hard palate, chronic lung disease, meningitis, and onychomycosis. In one case, the fungus had grown through the soft palate of a child's mouth and was actually forming mushrooms in her sinuses... " (thanks Blueswami.com) Also known as 'Split gills' these fungi are possibly the most widespread species on earth, being found on every continent except Antarctica. Be careful with these although the aren't poisonous.

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Comments (2)

Wow so bad poor thin i´m not sure how bad cool be for animals but i´m sure if is bad for humans is bad for them too. I was impress for Argybee info. I´m worried for my dogs and cats we have this fungi everywhere .
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/11368011 Gerardo,how do you feel for this lizard!!

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