shape: cohesive cluster of subglobose individual cells. symmetry: irregular cluster overall; individual cells possess radial symmetry. wall structure: thick, distinct outer walls on the individual units. edge definition: distinct, thick outer edges on the constituent cells. surface texture: lumpy overall due to multi-cellular aggregation; individual outer margins appear relatively smooth. internal contents: dense, granular, largely obscured by thick walls and heavy stain. color and staining: intense reddish-brown to magenta, indicating strong uptake of stain over a naturally pigmented wall. septation or chains: intersecting transverse and longitudinal septations forming a muriform (dictyosporous) cluster. other notable features: resembles a 'brain-like' or mulberry-like aggregation
Educational reference only, not a medical or regulatory result. Hand collected, human reviewed in the PollyKit lab with AI assistance, and open to peer review — identifications can be corrected at any time. Only the state of collection is published; dates and exact locations are never shown.
