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Scientific Illustration - Fungi

FEATURE: Indusium - A net-like structure that forms after the fruiting body has emerged. This is in contrast to a partial veil which covers the hymenophore (spore surface) when the fruiting body in immature; common amongst the genus Phallus (Stinkhorns).
A general category of mushrooms that are cup-shaped. Genera include Peziza, Cookeina, Sowerbyella, Aleuria and many more.
CLOSE UP VIEW: Cup Fungi (cookeina speciosa)
CLOSE UP: Orange Peel Fungus (aleuria aurantia)
CLOSE UP: Veiled Lady (phallus indusiatus)
Medium: micron ink pen. Stipple and line.
Scientific Illustration - Fungi
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Scientific Illustration - Fungi

A close examination and precise rendering of two biological features and groupings of fungi. These drawings focus on Indusiums and Cup Fungi. Ima Read More

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