I’m a day late with posting the third and final installment in my “Month of Macro” series, but I figured it was better late than never. The last two posts focused on trees and wildflowers – two groups of organisms that probably don’t require a macro lens to be appreciated, but whose details can certainly be enhanced by using one. This post, however, will focus on two types of organisms that are relatively small and easily overlooked, and which get…
Jelly fungi belong to several orders within the subphylum Agaricomycotina, and are identifiable by the jelly-like consistency of their fruiting bodies, although they range widely in color and shape. This particular specimen found at a conservation area in Mashpee was rubbery and gelatinous (Think: the consistency of a gummy bear). Although many jelly fungi will shrivel and dry up if there is an extended period with no rain, when exposed to water they will return to their original form;…