Coral-Pink Merulius
探検菌類
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.
生息地: Found on decaying hardwood logs and fallen branches in moist, temperate deciduous forests.
外見
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.
界Fungi門Basidiomycota綱Agaricomycetes目Polyporales科Meruliaceae属Phlebia
カテゴリ
菌類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
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.
特殊能力
能力
Lignin Degradation
Uses specialized extracellular enzymes to break down tough wood lignin, leaving behind soft white cellulose.
能力
Desiccation Tolerance
Can withstand dry conditions by shrinking and halting spore production, reviving rapidly when moisture returns.
能力
Surface Area Expansion
Features a highly wrinkled, merulioid underside that maximizes spore-producing surface area within a compact space.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 2-10 cm
- 体重
- 0.01-0.1 kg
- 寿命
- 1-5 年
食性と食事
As a saprotrophic fungus, it feeds on decaying wood by releasing enzymes that break down complex plant cell walls.
主な食物
- Decaying oak wood
- Fallen maple logs
- Dead birch branches
生態系とのつながり
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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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Coral-Pink Meruliusを見分けるには？
Coral-Pink Meruliusを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Coral-Pink Meruliusの長さは何ですか？
2-10 cm
Coral-Pink Meruliusの体重は何ですか？
0.01-0.1 kg
Coral-Pink Meruliusの寿命は何ですか？
1-5 年
Coral-Pink Meruliusは何を食べますか？
As a saprotrophic fungus, it feeds on decaying wood by releasing enzymes that break down complex plant cell walls.
Coral-Pink Meruliusは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found on decaying hardwood logs and fallen branches in moist, temperate deciduous forests.
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