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Scum-lover white clubs (Multiclavula mucida) Delicate white clubs on slender stalks. These were about 10 mm tall and about 2 mm wide. Noticeable only because they were in stark contrast to the brown fibrous surrounds.<br />
The streaks of green seen on the substrtum beneath the clubs is algae with which this fungus is associated.<br />
Called scum-lover because these special fungi grow in a symbiosis with an algae Coccomyxa, an association similar to that seen in lichens. In lichens the algal components are within the fungal body whereas in this case the algae grows external to the fungus in the same substratum.<br />
The other point of interest : &quot; M. mucida is also a rare example of symbiosis of a basidiomycete and algae. Vast majority of lichens is an association of ascomycete with algae.&quot; R.H. Petersen ( Mushroom Observer)<br />
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Scum-lover white clubs (Multiclavula mucida)

Delicate white clubs on slender stalks. These were about 10 mm tall and about 2 mm wide. Noticeable only because they were in stark contrast to the brown fibrous surrounds.
The streaks of green seen on the substrtum beneath the clubs is algae with which this fungus is associated.
Called scum-lover because these special fungi grow in a symbiosis with an algae Coccomyxa, an association similar to that seen in lichens. In lichens the algal components are within the fungal body whereas in this case the algae grows external to the fungus in the same substratum.
The other point of interest : " M. mucida is also a rare example of symbiosis of a basidiomycete and algae. Vast majority of lichens is an association of ascomycete with algae." R.H. Petersen ( Mushroom Observer)

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  1. Fascinating info! Posted 3 years ago

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Multiclavula mucida is a fungi in the Multiclavula genus. It is usually found scattered or grouped on algae-covered, wet, rotting wood; July through September. It appears as white, slender, cylindrical clubs; simple or rarely forked.

Similar species: Cantharellales
Species identified by Leuba Ridgway
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Uploaded Jun 22, 2020. Captured Jun 20, 2020 15:19 in 175 Monbulk Rd, Kallista VIC 3791, Australia.
  • SZ-10
  • f/9.8
  • 10/600s
  • ISO100
  • 5.96mm