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Dead man's fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Description:

Black fungus growing on a tree branch. My wife named it "Dark Vader".

Habitat:

Mata Atlântica Rain Fores. After a rainy week. Close to the beach.

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1 Comment

Single D
Single D 2 years ago

Reckon I agree with your wife - it looks alien.

FernandoMSoares
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FernandoMSoares

São Paulo, Brazil

Spotted on Jan 12, 2022
Submitted on Jan 12, 2022

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