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Schizophyllum commune
A white fluffy-looking fungus growing on the bark of a live tree, the largest about 8 cm wide. They seem to form a mat on the bark in a crevice before forming the shelf (see bottom of the third picture). The last picture shows a more developed (?) lacy fringe.
Mayan Ruins of Chicanná, Biosphere Reserve of Calakmul.
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Thank you CorduneanuVlad :)
Looks like Schizophyllum Commune