More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Fungi of Zihuatanejo
KINGDOM FUNGI
-Fungi Including Lichens ( Kingdom Fungi)
-Basidiomycete Fungi (Phylum Basidiomycota)
-Higher Basidiomycetes (Subphylum Agaricomycotina)
-Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies (Class Agaricomycetes)
-Mushrooms, Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, and Allies -Class Agaricomycetes
-Order Hymenochaetales
-Family Hymenochaetaceae
-Genus Inonotus
Inonotus is a genus of wood-decaying fungi in the family Hymenochaetaceae, best known for producing bracket-like (shelf) or crusty fruiting bodies on living and dead trees. These fungi are widespread in temperate and tropical regions and are commonly associated with hardwoods. The fruiting bodies of Inonotus are often thick, irregular, and somewhat corky or fibrous, ranging in color from yellow and orange to brown or rusty tones. Some species are hairy or velvety on the upper surface, while the underside consists of a porous layer (rather than gills) where spores are produced. In certain species, droplets of amber or brown liquid may exude from the surface, giving them a “weeping” appearance.
Inonotus
Inonotus (Genus)
Description
Inonotus is a genus of wood-decaying bracket fungi in the family Hymenochaetaceae. Fruiting bodies are generally tough, corky to woody, and shelf-like, hoof-shaped, or crust-like. The upper surface is commonly brown, yellow-brown, orange-brown, or darkened with age, while the underside has a dense layer of small pores. Some species develop conspicuous, irregular growths on living trees.
Range
Inonotus has a broad distribution in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions, with species occurring across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and other forested regions. The genus occurs in Mexico, including Guerrero and the Pacific coastal region, and species may be encountered around Zihuatanejo where suitable woody hosts are present.
Habitat
Species are primarily associated with living, weakened, or dead trees and woody debris. They occur in tropical dry forest, humid forest, woodland, riparian vegetation, and other habitats containing suitable hardwoods. Most species cause wood decay, particularly white rot, and their persistent fruiting bodies may remain attached to trees or logs for extended periods.