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Bracket Fungi Collection

Bracket fungi, scientifically known as Basidiomycota, are a fascinating group of filamentous fungi that can be found in various ecosystems around the world

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Basidiomycota: filamentous fungi

Basidiomycota: filamentous fungi
Coloured lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899-1904. Date: 1904

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Bracket fungi on fallen log / tree. Forest floor. Seine River Forest, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Bracket fungi on fallen log / tree. Forest floor. Seine River Forest, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: An engraving depicting bracket fungi on a dead tree, 19th century

An engraving depicting bracket fungi on a dead tree, 19th century
5310989 An engraving depicting bracket fungi on a dead tree, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1886); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: sugar maple leaves (Acer saccharum) and log covered with bracket fungi in autumn

sugar maple leaves (Acer saccharum) and log covered with bracket fungi in autumn, Fairbank Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: European robin (Erithacus rubecula), foraging, winter feeding

European robin (Erithacus rubecula), foraging, winter feeding, sitting on tree trunk overgrown with moss
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Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Red maple leaf on Bracket Fungi, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Red maple leaf on Bracket Fungi, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Pleurotus ostreatus, oyster mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus, oyster mushroom
Shown here is the fan-shaped oyster mushroom fungus. This specimen originates from the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) clinging to side of oak tree trunk overgrown with

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) clinging to side of oak tree trunk overgrown with bracket fungi and ivy

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme) C016 / 5988

Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme) C016 / 5988
Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme). Plate 1 from Drawings of Submerged Algae (1800) by Mary Dawson Turner. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Fungal fruiting bodies, 19th century C015 / 6087

Fungal fruiting bodies, 19th century C015 / 6087
Fungal fruiting bodies, 19th-century artwork. The shape of fungal fruiting bodies can range from capped and gilled toadstools and mushrooms (top), to bracket fungi (upper centre), morels (centre)

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Bolete sp. bolete mushrooms

Bolete sp. bolete mushrooms
Plate 24 from Le Regne Vegetal plantes agricoles, Vol 8, depicting various types and views of bolete mushrooms

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Amanita sp. amanita mushrooms

Amanita sp. amanita mushrooms
Plate 10 depicting two different species of amanite mushrooms from Le Regne Vegetal plantes agricoles, Vol 8

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Agaricus rachodes

Agaricus rachodes. Plate XXXVIII taken from Illustrations of British Mycology by Hussey, Anna Maria

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Agaricus mutabilis

Agaricus mutabilis. Plate XXVII taken from Illustrations of British Mycology by Hussey, Anna Maria

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Polyporus gigantius

Polyporus gigantius

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Agaricus adustus

Agaricus adustus. Plate LXXIII taken from Illustrations of British Mycology by Hussey, Anna Maria

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Polyporus dryadeus

Polyporus dryadeus. Plate XXI taken from Illustrations of British Mycology by Hussey, Anna Maria

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Lycoperdon coliforme

Lycoperdon coliforme
Plate 1 from Drawings of Submerged Algae (1800) by Mary Dawson Turner. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Clathrus ruber, latticed stinkhorn

Clathrus ruber, latticed stinkhorn
Illustration from Nova Plantarum (1729) by Pietro Antonio Micheli, of Type Specimens of plants named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Phallus impudicus, George Dionysus Ehret

Phallus impudicus, George Dionysus Ehret. Sketch 229/230. Phallus found at Bulstrode Nov. 12 1763

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Phallus indusiatus, stinkhorn fungus

Phallus indusiatus, stinkhorn fungus
This painting of a veiled stinkhorn was produced by Pieter de Bevere. The image originates from the Loten Collection (dated 1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageBracket Fungi Collection: Fungi on dead wood

Fungi on dead wood in a beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest. Photographed in Plitvice National Park, Croatia, in autumn


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Bracket fungi, scientifically known as Basidiomycota, are a fascinating group of filamentous fungi that can be found in various ecosystems around the world. These unique organisms play an essential role in decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the environment. One captivating image showcases a vibrant red maple leaf resting delicately on top of a Bracket Fungi at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The contrasting colors create a stunning visual display, highlighting the intricate beauty of nature's creations. Another snapshot captures Pleurotus ostreatus, commonly known as oyster mushrooms, growing on a decaying log covered in Bracket Fungi. This symbiotic relationship between different fungal species demonstrates how they work together to break down organic matter and promote ecological balance. In yet another remarkable scene, a Great Spotted Woodpecker clings to the side of an oak tree trunk overgrown with bracket fungi and ivy. This image exemplifies how these fungi provide habitat and food sources for various organisms within their ecosystem. The diversity within this fungal group is also showcased through images depicting different species such as Lycoperdon coliforme (commonly called fungus), Bolete sp. , Amanita sp. , Agaricus rachodes, Agaricus mutabilis, Polyporus gigantius, and Agaricus adustus. Each species possesses its own unique characteristics and contributes to the overall biodiversity of our planet. Even historical records from the 19th century capture the significance of these fungal fruiting bodies through detailed illustrations. These depictions serve as valuable resources for researchers studying their morphology and evolution over time. Bracket fungi truly embody nature's ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments while playing vital roles within ecosystems worldwide. From their striking appearances to their crucial ecological functions, these incredible organisms continue to captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike with their awe-inspiring presence.