Fungal spore liberation

Wolfgang Elbert, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry

 

The short video recorded on a camp ground near Mescherin, Germany, shows a sporulating mushroom called 'tinder polypore' or 'hoof fungus' (Fomes fomentarius; Basidiomycota). The german name is 'Echter Zunderschwamm'.

start video (Video by courtesy of Jocelyn R. Scheintaub)

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Rust fungus Puccinia hemerocallidis

 

 

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