Naematelia
Scientific name: Naematelia
Naematelia
Scientific name: Naematelia
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Description
Naematelia is a group of jelly-like fungi found on decaying wood. They have a unique ability to absorb water and swell significantly, becoming gelatinous when wet. In dry conditions, they shrink and become hard to notice. Some species in this group form brain-like structures, while others appear as small, translucent blobs on tree branches.
Species of Naematelia
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