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Bird's nest fungi

Nidulariaceae

Photo by JVM
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny cup-shaped fungus containing minute flattened spheres resembling eggs in a bird's nest. The fruiting bodies form little nests contain spore-filled eggs.

Reference Links:

Nidulariaceae, The Nidulariaceae (MushroomExpert.Com)

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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