Haematopodin B
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Haematopodin B is a compound that is found in the mushroom Mycena haematopus
. It decomposes to haematopodin
under the influence of air and light.
Mycena haematopus
Mycena haematopus, commonly known as the bleeding fairy helmet, the burgundydrop bonnet, or the bleeding Mycena, is a species of fungus in the Mycenaceae family, of the order Agaricales. It is widespread and common in Europe and North America, and has also been collected in Japan and Venezuela...
. It decomposes to haematopodin
Haematopodin
Haematopodin is the more stable breakdown product of Haematopodin B. Both compounds are found in the mushroom Mycena haematopus, although haematopodin only occurs in trace amounts in fresh fruit bodies. Similar pigments , known as batzellins and damirones, have been found in sea sponges...
under the influence of air and light.