A clump or mass of Spectacular Rustgill 'troop' along the ground in a deciduous woodland along a decaying fallen branch.

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Rustgill fungus growing in a thick mat on deadwood

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Size: 3333px × 5000px
Location: Forge Valley, Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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