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Cup fungus
Ascobolus stercorarius (Bull.) Schroet.
Fruiting Body

Sessile apothecium up to 5 mm. 

Spores

Ascospores 17-22 x 9.5-12.5 µm, ellipsoid, purple to brown, with longitudinal anastomosing linear ridges.

Diagnostic macroscopic feature

Small yellow to dark brown pulvinulate ascocarp on dung

Nutritional Mode

Saprobe

Substrate

On dung; saprobes

Fruiting Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 
     
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