Peniophora albobadia
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Peniophora albobadia is a species of crust fungus in the family Peniophoraceae.
Taxonomy
First described scientifically by Lewis David de Schweinitz in 1822,[1] it was transferred to the genus Peniophora by Jacques Boidin in 1961.[2] It is commonly found in the United States.Template:R
Etymology
The species epithet is derived from albo-, white, and badi- meaning reddish-brown, the epithet accurately describing the vivid contrast between the fertile area and the margin.Template:R
The common name, giraffe spots, was coined by a member of the New York Mycological Society, based on specimens found during surveys of the boroughs of New York City.Template:R
Description
The fruiting body is Script error: No such module "convert". across, with brown zones in the center and a fuzzy white margin.[3]
Similar species
A similar-looking species Duportella malenconii has brown caps that peel away. There are few other lookalikes in North America.[3]
Ecology
It is a saprobic fungus, forming spreading crusts on the bark of decaying twigs and fallen branches of many hardwood species.
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