Fomitopsis pinicola, also known as red-belted conk or red pore fungus, is a type of wood-decaying fungus that primarily affects conifer trees. It is characterized by its shelf-like growth on tree trunks, logs, or stumps. The upper surface of the fungus can range in color from reddish-brown to black, while the underside features distinctive tiny pores that release spores. Fomitopsis pinicola plays a role in the decomposition of dead wood in forests and can sometimes cause heart rot in trees, weakening their structural integrity.

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