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Curious Coriolus

Coriolus Versicolor is a fungus which is ubiquitous throughout the world. I found this thriving colony on deadwood. Amazingly, medical research suggests that its extracts may be beneficial when used in combination with chemotherapy agents in the treatment of stomach cancer and colorectal cancer.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Staten Island, New York, United States of America
Camera: SM-G920F
Copyright: © Bruno Manduca