Species: The Bolete Eater (Hypomyces crysospermus)
Family: Sac Mushrooms and allies (HYPOCREACEAE)
Category: Fungi
Location: One Sighting
A. Fungi
More extensive information on fungi can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Sac Mushrooms and allies (HYPOCREACEAE)
This family includes host-specific mycoparasites.
C. The Bolete Eater (Hypomyces crysospermus)
This parasitic species is a mycotroph of boletes and infects the host on the pore surface and soon spreads to completely engulf it. The afflicted host turns a white, yellow or tan colour.
