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DRY-ROT POLYPORE
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
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The Dry-rot Polypore is a fungus that attacks wood. It has a rusty colour and forms shelf-like shapes 2 – 10 cm in length. They are found mainly in dry habitats, on dead coniferous trees, but are also found on exposed woods of docks and railway ties.