The Wood Wide Web (by )
Most of us know many species of fungi form mycorrhyzal relatonships with plants... but it hasn't always been clear what exactly they are doing and who is benefiting from this relationship. Discoveries about chemical warfare, defense communication, protection, food sharing and assistance are all outlined in this fascinating article as part of a "wood wide web" network.
November, 2014
"Polyporus arcularius photographed by Cathy Welch" by cortinarius
Date: July 27, 2012
Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S6100
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure: 0.01 sec
Focal Length: 5 mm
Aperture: f/3.7
Flash Used: No
Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S6100
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure: 0.01 sec
Focal Length: 5 mm
Aperture: f/3.7
Flash Used: No
This photo comes to us from Kathy Welch who snapped this image while lying under the branch. She says it (Polyporus arcularius) was growing near a monistary in Tibet... a magical place!
Thank you Kathy
Albion II Foray - January 2015 (by )
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