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Coprinus species


Coprinus species
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Copyright: John Denk (jpdenk) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 480 W: 5 N: 783] (2061)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-02
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Nikon D70, Micro Nikkor AF60mm f2.8
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Mushrooms and Slime Molds of North America [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-07-29 10:40
Viewed: 505
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Coprinus, but I'm not sure if it's Coprinus radians or Coprinus/Coprinellus domesticus. They're both essentially identical, varying only in the size of their spores, and I have no way of measuring spore size.

Both of those species have the peculiar habit of sometimes having their mycelium growing on the outside of the dead wood that they consume, as is the case here. The mycelium is visible in this shot, the fuzzy orange-brown stuff in the lower part of the shot. Most mushrooms have mycelium that is concealed in the substrate that they grow on rather than exposed to the air.

These were photographed a few years ago in Pilcher Park, Joliet, Illinois, growing on wood chips on a trail. I saw Laszlo's ( Hormon_Manyer ) posting of Coprinellus domesticus, so I thought I'd add my photo to TN too.
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Hi John,

Very interesting pic, and I'm very happy my photo inspired You to upload Yours. :) Yes, You're right in the "double" ID specification - although in most of the cases C. domesticus has lighter cap colors. As I mentioned in my answer to Your question, C. radians is rare, while C. domesticus is common in Europe.

The ozonium (the orange / red mycaelium on the bottom of the pic) may be seen quite well, so Your photo's a great tutorial to those interested in inkcaps or fungi in general (me included, of course).

Tfs this beautiful photo. It's time to bookmark You as one of my favorite photographers. Best regards, László

Lovely browns in your clear capture John, and it is very artistic taking into account the messy scenaries we often findd in this places.
Is always a pleasure to look at your work, allthough no time to make comments. Hope to be around more often soon!
Beest regards, Felipe.

Superb shot John,
Glad you decided to post it, you always display exceptional images with wonderful detail and natural colors. These are two beauties shown very well!!
I've taken a few photos lately of Fungi, but I like to know what types they are before posting and I really don't have a good guide at the moment. I almost bought a field guide last week while up in NY., but at the last moment I put it back and chose another warbler book.
Ron

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2009-07-31 14:51]

I had seen your picture some days ago and promised to myself to come back to it. I think it is beautiful and the natural setting so well photographed. The colours are beautiful and remind us of the fall to come, don't you think? Those are very nice coprinus, they are starting to bloom in the fields at home, the white "hairy" coprinus (I shall verify their English name). It is strange to have the mycelium outside, as you interestingly mention in your notes. I live very close to a town named Joliette...

Francine

Hi and Good Morning MF John,
Excellent macro capture of these fusiform mushrooms from nice POV with excellent clarity and details.
TFS and have a nice WE!
Cheers,
Bayram

amazing mushrooms, TFS Ori

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