The members of this family are gelatinous and irregular in shape, often in dull colours. When wet they are easier to see and when dry shrivel to a hard, thin membrane so when they rehydrate they swell to resume spore production. They can be found throughout the year.
Below is the very common Jelly Ear/Auricularia auricula-judae. It's found on the branches of deciduous trees. It's ear shaped and often wrinkled on the underside and minutely hairy on the outer surface.
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