Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Zygomycota   Family: Helicocephalidaceae

Rhopalomyces magnus Berl.

A minute fungus, not visible without a hand lens. The spores are attached to 'pegs' at the apex of the sporangiospore and give the appearance of a tiny flower.

There are just 12 British records but presumably overlooked

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