Disc, Cup,  Ear Fungi, and Lichens

Most large fungi you see are basidiomycetes, whereas cup and disc fungi and some truffles are Ascomycetes that have different types of spores.

Disc fungi  form  small disc-shaped and pebbly fruiting structures can be seen on dead wood and litter or as a component of  lichens.
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Disc fungus on dead grass tree stump

Mixed lichen species on rock

Disc fungus on wood

Cartilaginous cup and ear fungi are decomposers that appear in plant litter and mulch

Peziza vesiculosa PF-A11

Peziza sp on woodchips

Peziza sp. in moist litter

Plectana campylospora