{"product_id":"dead-mans-fingers-xylaria-polymorpha-microscope-sample","title":"Dead Man's Fingers Xylaria polymorpha | Microscope Sample","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Man’s Fingers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXylaria polymorpha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 cc\/mL liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Man’s Fingers, Xylaria polymorpha, is a striking and unusual species recognized for its thick black finger shaped fruiting bodies. Its dramatic form, deep pigmentation, and slow development give it one of the most recognizable appearances in the fungal world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is commonly found in forest environments, where it contributes to natural decomposition and nutrient cycling. Its durable fruiting structures and distinctive morphology make it especially appealing to collectors, educators, researchers, photographers, artists, and mycology enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder suitable conditions, Xylaria polymorpha develops dense elongated structures that may persist for extended periods. It is well suited for terrariums, educational displays, fungal gardens, biodiversity projects, specialty collections, comparative studies, and advanced cultivation work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Man’s Fingers liquid culture, Xylaria polymorpha culture, black finger fungus, unusual mushroom species, terrarium fungi, display mushroom culture, specialty fungal genetics, biodiversity cultivation, educational mycology, collectible fungi, forest species, advanced mycology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Fungi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46204419244168,"sku":"Microscope Sample LC Dead Man's Fingers Xylaria polymorpha","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/4259\/0088\/files\/PXL_20250531_205014641_2.jpg?v=1749095053","url":"https:\/\/www.primefungi.com\/products\/dead-mans-fingers-xylaria-polymorpha-microscope-sample","provider":"Prime Fungi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}