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Piptoporous betulinus fungus. A wood decay fungus that grows on birch trees.
Piptoporous betulinus fungus. A wood decay fungus that grows on birch trees.
Object Number 25-49-60/D2510
Display Title Piptoporous betulinus fungus. A wood decay fungus that grows on birch trees.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Mushroom cap, large.
Classification
  • Faunal
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Orok
  • Uilta
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Russia / Siberia / Sakhalin Island
Additional Geographic Terms Sakhalin Island, Northern
Materials Fungus
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 11.4 x 10.6 cm (2 7/16 x 4 1/2 x 4 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D-2510

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