DSC_2337 Ashen Coral fungus (Tremellodendropsis tuberosa) tough, coral-like fungus with white, narrow, highly branched fruiting body. Saprobic fungi such as these break down dead vegetable matter in the soil, such as branches and logs. They are the only multi-celled organisms able to digest structural proteins such as cellulose and lignin, both major components of wood (these are tough organic molecules that nobody else wants to bother with). Silver beech forest, Waipori Gorge *
DSC_6577 Ashen Coral fungus (Tremellodendropsis tuberosa) tough, coral-like fungus with white, narrow, highly branched fruiting body. Saprobic fungi such as these break down dead vegetable matter in the soil, such as branches and logs. They are the only multi-celled organisms able to digest structural proteins such as cellulose and lignin, both major components of wood (these are tough organic molecules that nobody else wants to bother with). Steyning Stream, Lewis Pass *
