2008
NS3878 : Crystal Brain Fungus (Exidia nucleata)
taken 16 years ago, near to Renton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Crystal Brain Fungus (Exidia nucleata)
(A commonly encountered older synonym for this species is Myxarium nucleatum)
This fungus can occur in much more extensive patches, becoming more convoluted and brain-like in shape. However, the small specimens shown here contain cream-coloured "kernels", which are small concretions of calcium oxalate. These are not always present in this species, but, when they are, they provide a useful aid to identification.
Compare NS3983 : White Brain fungus (Exidia thuretiana); see that item for details of the differences between the two species.
This fungus can occur in much more extensive patches, becoming more convoluted and brain-like in shape. However, the small specimens shown here contain cream-coloured "kernels", which are small concretions of calcium oxalate. These are not always present in this species, but, when they are, they provide a useful aid to identification.
Compare NS3983 : White Brain fungus (Exidia thuretiana); see that item for details of the differences between the two species.
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- NS3878, 296 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 10 October, 2008 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 10 October, 2008
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 384 781 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:58.1673N 4:35.3848W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NS 384 781
- View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
