Ecology.2C distribution and habitat Mycena haematopus

fruit bodies typically grow in clusters joined @ common base.

mycena haematopus obtains nutrients decomposing organic matter (saprobic) , fruit bodies can typically found growing on stumps , well-decayed logs, in groups joined common base. decomposition of woody debris on forest floor result of combined activity of community of fungal species. in sequential succession of mushrooms species, m. haematopus late colonizer fungus: fruit bodies appear after wood has first been decayed white rot species. initial stage of wood decay white rot fungi involves breakdown of acid-unhydrolyzable residue , holocellulose (a mixture of cellulose , hemicellulose).

in north america, mycena haematopus known distributed alaska southward. according mycena specialist alexander h. smith, commonest , recognized 1 in genus. species common in europe, , has been collected japan, , mérida, venezuela, variety m. haematopus var. marginata. in netherlands, m. haematopus 1 of many mushrooms can regularly found fruiting on ancient timber wharves. fruit bodies can found year-round in mild weather.