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Tubifera ferruginosa
Red-brown mass with no apparent internal structure. Mass composed of spores that are circular, finely warty; approximately 6.5-7µ diameter.
On stump of Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) above lake shore
This is an aging fruiting body. Young fruiting bodies are bright red and composed of individual fruiting bodies that are compressed and look like a raspberry. Gouge marks on surface are due to a slug feeding on the fruiting body.
Spotted on May 12, 2016
Submitted on May 15, 2016
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