moss covered tree trunk with polypore shelf fungi |
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Moss covered tree trunk with polypore shelf fungi growth. This photo captures polypore fungi growing on a moss covered tree trunk in a temperate forest Polypores are bracket fungi that play a vital role in wood decomposition and nutrient cycling The layered fruiting bodies indicate a mature colony which is important for fungal biodiversity and forest ecosystem health Moss growing on the upper surface adds to the moisture retention and microhabitat complexity of the substrate |
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