Fibroporia vaillantii with a wood moisture content of 40 to 50 percent. In humid atmospheres, the white cotton-like mycelium can grow on wood surfaces and cross inert materials, similar to the true dry rot fungus, "Serpula lacrymans". In newly grown mycelium, fine drops of clear liquid may be present. The optimal temperature for growth is ; it will grow at temperatures between . The fruit body is an irregular white plate with a thickness of 2 to 12 mm. Fibroporia vaillantii Fibroporia vaillantii, also known as mine fungus, white pore fungus, Antrodia vaillantii, Polyporus vaillantii, and various other names is a wood-decaying
The Amity Affliction then hired drummer, Troels Thomasson, Chris Burt on Guitar (originally on Bass), Ahren Stringer now on bass and the addition of a keyboardist, Trad Nathan. The Amity Affliction released a new five track EP entitled "High Hopes" which was named for the house in which "The Amityville Horror" took place. The first pressing came in a CD/DVD package. The DVD featured the band discussing the recording of the EP, it also featured the band on the road and performing. The band released their debut studio album in 2008, entitled "Severed Ties". The album spent a week on the Australian Albums