Southern Marsh Orchids

Southern Marsh Orchids

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Fungi (?)

Can anyone enlighten me as to what these are on (I think) rotting alder leaves? They are tiny only 1-2mm high. I assume a kind of fungus but very attractive whatever they are! 

2 comments:

  1. I saw something looking very similar on Alder bark in Northern Ireland this morning! My guess was a slime mould (Myxomycete) rather than a fungi, but it would be interesting to hear if you get a definitive opinion on it.

    Adam

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  2. Thanks Adam, I hope you're enjoying over there? I did wonder about a slime mould myself - I'll try emailing it to someone who might know!

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