Coral-Pink Merulius
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Coral-Pink Merulius
phlebia incarnata
The Coral-Pink Merulius (Phlebia incarnata) is a striking, wood-decaying fungus that graces deciduous forests with its vibrant hues. Growing as bracket-like or crust-like shelves on decaying hardwood logs, it plays a vital ecological role as a saprotrophic decomposer. This fungus is famous for producing white rot by selectively breaking down lignin, an organic polymer that gives wood its structural rigidity. In doing so, it recycles vital nutrients back into the forest soil, paving the way for new plant growth. While many fungi blend into the forest floor, the Coral-Pink Merulius demands attention with its stunning salmon, pink, or peach coloring. It is commonly encountered in Eastern North America during the damp days of late summer and autumn. Its unusual, wrinkled spore-bearing surface makes it an intriguing subject for amateur mycologists and hikers alike.
Lebensraum: Found on decaying hardwood logs and fallen branches in moist, temperate deciduous forests.
Aussehen
This fungus forms semi-shelved, fused, or completely flat crusts measuring 2 to 10 centimeters across. The upper surface is covered in fine, velvety hairs and showcases a brilliant coral-pink, salmon-orange, or flesh-pink color, though it fades to pale buff or tan with age. The undersurface is characterized by a network of shallow, radiating wrinkles, folds, or pore-like veins, rather than true gills, displaying a similar vibrant pink hue.
ReichFungiStammBasidiomycotaKlasseAgaricomycetesOrdnungPolyporalesFamilieMeruliaceaeGattungPhlebia
Kategorie
PilzeSeltenheit
Common
Gefahr
1/5 · Sehr gering
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Interessante Fakten
It is an important contributor to the white-rot decay process, which is critical for nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Its stunning coral-pink color is highly sensitive to humidity and age, fading dramatically to a dull tan when dried out.
The wrinkled underside of this fungus is referred to as merulioid, a unique texture that sits halfway between gills and pores.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Lignin Degradation
Uses specialized extracellular enzymes to break down tough wood lignin, leaving behind soft white cellulose.
Fähigkeit
Desiccation Tolerance
Can withstand dry conditions by shrinking and halting spore production, reviving rapidly when moisture returns.
Fähigkeit
Surface Area Expansion
Features a highly wrinkled, merulioid underside that maximizes spore-producing surface area within a compact space.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 2-10 cm
- Gewicht
- 0.01-0.1 kg
- Lebenserwartung
- 1-5 Jahre
Ernährung und Fütterung
As a saprotrophic fungus, it feeds on decaying wood by releasing enzymes that break down complex plant cell walls.
Hauptnahrung
- Decaying oak wood
- Fallen maple logs
- Dead birch branches
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
host plant
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Decomposes fallen wood and provides microhabitats
eaten by
Horned Fungus Beetle
Bolitotherus cornutus
Feeds on the fungal tissue and uses the brackets for shelter
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Gefahr
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie identifiziert man Coral-Pink Merulius?
Der einfachste Weg, Coral-Pink Merulius zu bestimmen, ist die Verwendung der Naturführer-App Snappit.
Was ist der/die/das länge von Coral-Pink Merulius?
2-10 cm
Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Coral-Pink Merulius?
0.01-0.1 kg
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Coral-Pink Merulius?
1-5 Jahre
Was frisst Coral-Pink Merulius?
As a saprotrophic fungus, it feeds on decaying wood by releasing enzymes that break down complex plant cell walls.
Wo findet man Coral-Pink Merulius normalerweise?
Found on decaying hardwood logs and fallen branches in moist, temperate deciduous forests.
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