Pisolithus marmoratus

Horse Dung Fungus at Narrangullen, NSW

Pisolithus marmoratus at Narrangullen, NSW - 1 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Pisolithus marmoratus 28 Aug 2020 Heino1
Pisolithus marmoratus 28 Aug 2020 Heino1
Pisolithus sp. 25 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Geastrum sp. 25 Aug 2020 AndyRussell

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Heino1 wrote:
   28 Aug 2020
In Geastrum there is a spore sac (with an opening at the apex), that sits on a star-like base. Over time the spore sac may become quite eroded or even largely disappear (in very old specimens). The star-like base is tougher, so sometimes you see that base with scanty remnants of the spore sac.

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  • 1 Nov 2017 01:25 PM Recorded on
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