Ganoderma species- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

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Ganoderma species- Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve – Bandipur

2 pictures for you (mixed thread): 2 posts by 2 authors. One correct image.

These Fungus picture I took on May 11, 2010., during Nature camp to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve – Bandipur , near Gopala Swamy Temple – Reserve.
First picture I was told Elephant Leg Fungus. ........................... Please give ID

Seems to be Ganoderma lucidum and ...
Appears more closer to images at Fomes fomentarius

Fomes species ?

Maybe again a very old (with new growth) Ganoderma.

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