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Earthstar

Geastrum sp.

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

when squeezed a black powder came out of these fungi

Habitat:

rainforest

Notes:

spotted these around the campsite at Danum Valley Conservation Area, my favourite area of rainforest in the whole world. I put these fungi on the sink for a better photo.

Reference Links:

Geastraceae

Species ID Suggestions

Earthstar

Geastrum sp.
Tim Sage
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