Elaphomyces muricatus? Fr.
Marbled False Truffle

(Identification not confirmed)

Elaphomyces muricatusFr. - Marbled False Truffle, Fruitbody - LS - close-up - pale background

Image 0001: Fruitbody - LS - close-up - pale background

Warning Identification questionable
Note contortion due to Cordyceps ophioglossoides parasitism

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Specimen prep LS
Background pale background
Equipment used Nikon D100 dSLR with Tamron SP T90 AF Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P59982
Found as Fruitbody
Date 3 Sep 2005
OS grid ref SU56
Lat/Lon 51° 30' N, 1° 10' W
Location Berks, VC22, England
Voucher 3 Sep 2005[A]
Record summary under birch, with Cordyceps ophioglossoides parasite
Associated organism under live tree of Betula
Return to Record page Elaphomyces muricatus on 3 Sep 2005 at SU56 in Berks
Return to Taxon page Elaphomyces muricatus
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