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Fungi Friday; the veiled polypore, Cryptoporus volvatus

February 23, 2018 Philip Pinzone

Cross section of Cryptoporus volvatus. Check out the veil encasing the whole fungus, its pore bearing surface and insect inside. Photo by

 

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&… — Cross section of Cryptoporus volvatus. Check out the veil encasing the whole fungus, its pore bearing surface and insect inside. Photo by Alan Rockefeller.

This polypore has a veil that encases its reproductive tissues. Find out in detail how this structure carries out a series of ecological functions.