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Rhytidhysteron neorufulum Spores tri-septate:(26.4) 31.2 - 34.2 (36) × (9.5) 9.9 - 11.3 (11.8) µmQ = (2.2) 2.8 - 3.3 (3....
17/06/2026

Rhytidhysteron neorufulum

Spores tri-septate:

(26.4) 31.2 - 34.2 (36) × (9.5) 9.9 - 11.3 (11.8) µm
Q = (2.2) 2.8 - 3.3 (3.5) ; N = 17
Me = 32.2 × 10.5 µm ; Qe = 3.1

May 2026
Seychelles

Stemonitis from Mahe IslandMay 2026
12/06/2026

Stemonitis from Mahe Island

May 2026

Trichaleurina javanicaUpper 4 spores in the asci were shorter, warted, around 27-31 μm x 16 μmLower 4 spores in the asci...
12/06/2026

Trichaleurina javanica

Upper 4 spores in the asci were shorter, warted, around 27-31 μm x 16 μm
Lower 4 spores in the asci much longer, warted, some up to 41 μm x 16 μm

Some hairs were warted with also some smooth, varying lenghts

Island of Mahe
May 2026

Lophiostoma aquaticumOn wooden branch semi submerged in the river.Spores with large sheat(24.7) 26.1 - 29.2 (30.8) × (6....
10/06/2026

Lophiostoma aquaticum

On wooden branch semi submerged in the river.

Spores with large sheat

(24.7) 26.1 - 29.2 (30.8) × (6.4) 6.5 - 6.77 (6.8) µm
Q = (3.8) 3.81 - 4.3 (4.6) ; N = 7
Me = 27.4 × 6.7 µm ; Qe = 4.1

Glen of the Downs
Ireland

Ascobolus albiduson dung of deerAsci around 340-390µmSpores:(25.5) 25.7 - 28 (28.7) × (11.7) 12 - 13.2 (13.4) µmQ = (2) ...
10/06/2026

Ascobolus albidus

on dung of deer

Asci around 340-390µm

Spores:

(25.5) 25.7 - 28 (28.7) × (11.7) 12 - 13.2 (13.4) µm
Q = (2) 2.1 - 2.2 (2.3) ; N = 15
Me = 27 × 12.5 µm ; Qe = 2.2

Couple of interesting fungi from the Seychelles archipelago we visited in May.
10/06/2026

Couple of interesting fungi from the Seychelles archipelago we visited in May.

Disciotis venosa(21.4) 21.7 - 22.3 (22.7) × (12.7) 13.2 - 13.5 (13.6) µmQ = (1.6) 1.62 - 1.68 (1.7) ; N = 16Me = 22 × 13...
26/04/2026

Disciotis venosa

(21.4) 21.7 - 22.3 (22.7) × (12.7) 13.2 - 13.5 (13.6) µm
Q = (1.6) 1.62 - 1.68 (1.7) ; N = 16
Me = 22 × 13.3 µm ; Qe = 1.7

Ascobolus "subhawaiiensis"On deer dungGlendalough18/04/26
21/04/2026

Ascobolus "subhawaiiensis"

On deer dung
Glendalough
18/04/26

Mitrula paludosaBog BeaconGlendalough09/04/2026
11/04/2026

Mitrula paludosa
Bog Beacon
Glendalough
09/04/2026

Bactridium flavum grp(155.1) 162.1 - 194.2 (203.3) × (40.1) 42.1 - 49 (50.7) µmQ = (3.5) 3.6 - 4.1 (4.2) ; N = 10Me = 17...
02/04/2026

Bactridium flavum grp

(155.1) 162.1 - 194.2 (203.3) × (40.1) 42.1 - 49 (50.7) µm
Q = (3.5) 3.6 - 4.1 (4.2) ; N = 10
Me = 177.9 × 46 µm ; Qe = 3.9

mostly 3-5 septa.

Glen of the Downs
Eire

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