| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Daldinia childiae | February 10 2025 | Buket Alue Puteh, Aceh, Indonesia |
As I have often said, fungi are an important group of organisms in the ecosystem, both as decomposers of organic matter and as a food source for various living creatures, and today I want to discuss with all of you the unique fungus "Daldinia childiae" which I found growing on a rotting areca nut tree. Even though this fungus is not as beautiful and popular as other fungi, the Daldinia childiae fungus has unique characteristics and a unique role in the world of fungi.
The Daldinia childiae fungus belongs to a group of fungi known by the common name "charcoal fungus", yes, as the general name suggests, this fungus often grows on trees that have long died and have started to rot, the Daldinia childiae fungus has a very distinctive fruit body shape compared to other fungi, this fungus has a hard structure and is shaped like a ball or even resembles a small cup, the color of the fruiting body of the Daldinia childiae fungus is dark brown and dark, giving the impression that this fungus looks like charcoal flakes, especially when seen from a distance.
like other fungi, the Daldinia childiae fungus also has an important role as a decomposer of organic matter where they grow, this fungus helps break down organic matter into simple compounds that are easily dissolved in the soil, even though this fungus looks ordinary, you need to know that they are also important players in the forest ecosystem. provides an effective solution to soften the dead wood, this is the spectacular way nature works, everything works as it is and is mutually beneficial.
| Camera used | smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | - |
| Photography | Daldinia childiae |
| Location | Buket Alue Puteh |
| Photographer | @lightofhope |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/261530137 |
| Latitude Longitude | Map | |
|---|---|---|
| =5.080479 | =97.46383 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.0804793232&mlon=97.4638302997 |
