The mushroom popped up from its underground mycelium (the primary fungal body) amidst the remains of a tree stump. Without fungi and other decay organisms to consume the plant debris, stumps, branches, and lumber would litter the ground for a long, long time, causing all sorts of problems. That is exactly what happened eons agoContinue reading “Decay Saves the Day”
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Stump Fungus
It seems that nothing goes to waste; there is always something to feed on the leftovers of formerly living things, even trees. While often referred to in the unpleasant word, “decay,” this is really the recycling of nutrients so that new life may continue, and it can create some curious patterns in the process. #stumpContinue reading “Stump Fungus”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 