The new species turned out to be Xylaria filiformis — something similar to twigs and tree branches.

Xylaria filiformis is known for its thin fruiting body, living on dead wood and fallen leaves.

As reported on the national park's official website, this saprophytic fungus plays an important role in the decomposition of wood and leaves.

Five species of these fungi can be found in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. The most unusual and striking ones are known by the names "deer antlers" and "dead man's fingers".
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