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bracket fungusor shelf fungusBasidiomycete that forms shelflike sporophores (spore-producing organs). Bracket fungi are commonly found growing on trees or fallen logs in damp woodlands. They can severely damage cut lumber and stands of timber. Specimens 16 in. (40 cm) or more in diameter are not uncommon. bracket fungus [′brak·ət ‚fəŋ·gəs] (mycology) A basidiomycete characterized by shelflike sporophores, sometimes seen on tree trunks. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Part of the educational experience is to discover something unexpected like shelf fungi on a tree trunk, a frog swimming in a dig, or a replica of a stone carving. The same warning applies to the multicolor variety of shelf fungi that are growing on waterlogged tree trunks, many toppled and others still standing. |
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