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Jelly Fungi [ Basidiomycetes . . . ] by Michael Kuo The jelly fungi comprise a diverse and complicated group within the Basidiomycetes. Identification of species often hinges on microscopic examination, and things are further complicated by the fact that it is often difficult to transport a jelly fungus home in "examinable" condition, to say nothing of the difficulties encountered with trying to dry and preserve specimens. Many slime molds go through a jelly-like phase in their life cycles; see the linked page for further information. For now, anyway, I provide only a cursory treatment of the jelly fungi; the pages linked below represent some commonly encountered species. A list of references is provided below for those who want to pursue jelly fungus identification further.
Ascocoryne sarcoides (Jelly-like Ascomycete) |
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