Schizophyllum commune
Split Gill
Schizophyllum commune, Split Gill. A widespread and very opportunistic bracket-type fungus, saprophytic on fallen wood. Has recently jumped to polythene wrapped silage bales. Possibly also pathogenic to mammals, including humans.
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Infected silage bales
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Mature fruiting body
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Young fruiting body
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Young fruiting body
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Schizophyllum commune, Split Gill. Infected polythene wrapped silage bales. Well Lane, Redmire. January.
Slide 2: Schizophyllum commune, Split Gill. Mature fruiting body on polythene wrapped silage bale. Well Lane, Redmire. January.
Slide 3: Schizophyllum commune, Split Gill. Young fruiting body on polythene wrapped silage bale. Well Lane, Redmire. January.
Slide 4: Schizophyllum commune, Split Gill. Young fruiting body on polythene wrapped silage bale. Well Lane, Redmire. January.