Cryptoporus volvatus
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Cryptoporus volvatus, commonly known as the veiled polypore or cryptic globe fungus,[1] is a polypore fungus that decomposes the rotting sapwood of conifers. It is an after effect of attack by the pine bark beetle.[2]
The fungus was originally described by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck in 1875 as Polyporus volvatus.[3] Cornelius Lott Shear transferred it to the genus Cryptoporus in 1902.[4]
The fruiting body is Script error: No such module "convert". across[1][5] and cream or tan in color.[6] It is hollow inside[1] and a hole is either torn by insects or a tear appears on the underside.[6] There are 3–4 whitish pores per millimetre, hidden by the veil-like margin.[1] The spores are pinkish.[6]
Some insects lay their larvae inside the fruiting body.[1] Due to its toughness, it is inedible.[1][7]
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