Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Ascomycota   Family: Pezizaceae

Iodophanus carneus (Pers.) Korf

A small (0.5-2mm) fungus, found on herbivore dung and other substrates, with pulvinate apothecia. Variable in colour from pinkish to orange, often found in clusters

References: 
Breitenbach, J. & Kranzlin, F. (1984) Fungi of Switzerland, Volume 1, Ascomycetes
Doveri, F. (2007) Fungi Fimicoli Italici
Dennis, R.W.G. (1978) British Ascomycetes

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