Snowy Inkcap

Coprinopsis nivea (synonyms: Coprinus niveus, Coprinellus niveus) is a coprophilous fungus. Coprophilous fungi (dung-loving fungi) are a type of saprobic fungi that grow on animal dung. The hardy spores of coprophilous species are unwittingly consumed by herbivores from vegetation, and are excreted along with the plant matter. The fungi then flourish in the feces, before releasing their spores to the surrounding area.