Oak Mazegill
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Oak Mazegill
fomitopsis quercina
The Oak Mazegill is a fascinating fungus that grows on oak trees! Its unique maze-like patterns make it look like nature's art.
Habitat: It lives on the trunks and stumps of oak trees in forests and woodlands.
Appearance
The Oak Mazegill has a tough, bracket-shaped body that grows flat against wood. Its upper surface is typically reddish-brown to orange-brown, often zoned. The underside is creamy white, featuring a distinctive maze-like pattern of elongated pores.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderPolyporalesFamilyFomitopsidaceaeGenusFomitopsis
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
It plays a vital role in cleaning up forests by decomposing fallen oak branches.
Its scientific name, 'quercina', means 'of oak' because it only grows on oak trees!
The mazey pattern on its underside helps identify it quickly from other bracket fungi.
This tough fungus can live for many years, adding new growth rings each season!
Special abilities
Ability
Maze Spore Factory
Oak Mazegill has unique maze-like pores that help it release spores efficiently into the air.
Ability
Wood Recycler
Oak Mazegill can break down tough oak wood, turning dead trees into new soil nutrients.
Ability
Enduring Shield
Oak Mazegill has a very hard, woody texture that helps protect it from drying out and pests.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 2-8 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- Cap Diameter
- 5-20 cm
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Year-round
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
depends on
Pedunculate Oak
Quercus robur
obtains nutrients from its dead wood.
eats
Ciid Beetle
Eledona agricola
larvae bore into and feed on its fungal tissue.
eaten by
Spanish Slug
Arion lusitanicus
slugs sometimes graze on its softer edges.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
FomitopsisMaze FungusOak Shelf Fungus
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Oak Mazegill?
2-8 cm
Is Oak Mazegill edible?
inedible
How big is Oak Mazegill?
5-20 cm
Where is Oak Mazegill usually found?
It lives on the trunks and stumps of oak trees in forests and woodlands.
What does Oak Mazegill grow on?
wood
When is Oak Mazegill in season?
Year-round
What color are Oak Mazegill spores?
White
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