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Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 1h

Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) bursts into action this autumn with an explosive spore show, like a hidden fireworks display of ingenious natural design. What secret does its architecture hold? #FungiExplained #Mycology #Autumn

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 7h

Uncover the vibrant Amethyst Deceiver – Laccaria amethystina! In autumn woodlands, its exquisite purple hue not only catches the eye but quietly supports soil renewal. What hidden secrets might this colourful organism hold? #FungiExplained #Mycology

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Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 13h

Trooping Crumble Cap (Coprinellus disseminatus) rockets its fruit bodies in autumn’s dim light, swiftly seizing every drop of decayed bounty. What clever survival trick of spore dispersal sparks your wonder? #FungiExplained #AutumnMysteries

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 1d

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) quietly partners with trees, weaving underground networks to share resources. How do you imagine fungi's secret communications? #FungiExplained #Ecosystem

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 1d

Bay Bolete (Imleria badia) emerges in autumn, orchestrating hidden recycling beneath towering trees. Could its nutrient symphony reshape how we view forest cycles? #FungiExplained #AutumnFungi #ForestEcology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 1d

Western Painted Suillus (Suillus lakei): Autumn's colorful courier! Using autumn’s humidity & wind like nature's own secret transport, this fungus choreographs a spore ballet alongside pine trees. What hidden surprises does its forest dance unveil? #FungiExplained #Mycorrhiza

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 1d

Dog Stinkhorn (Mutinus caninus) headlines autumn forests with its quirky spore-delivery via insects and pungent aroma. Ever wonder how odour fuels forest life? #FungiExplained #AutumnVibes

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 2d

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) – dazzling red cap and intriguing compounds. Recent studies hint at unique neural effects and historical lore. Could this autumn icon unlock new secrets in neuroscience? #FungiExplained #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 2d

Devil's Fingers (Clathrus archeri) make a surreal autumn debut in London, flaunting a structure unlike any other. Could this eerie bloom hint at secrets of our shifting climate? #FungiExplained #AutumnMystery

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 2d

Red Pinwheel (Marasmius plicatulus) beckons us into autumn’s secret art gallery. Its delicate, folded structure holds untold stories of evolution and forest ingenuity. What hidden design strategies do you imagine lie behind its charm? #FungiExplained #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 2d

Eastern Cauliflower Mushroom (Sparassis spathulata) transforms its unique, cauliflower-shaped body in response to humidity and temperature, boosting spore dispersal in autumn. Could subtle climate shifts further alter its reproduction? #FungiExplained #Mycology #Autumn

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 3d

Have you spotted Artist’s Bracket (Ganoderma applanatum)? This fungus isn’t just nature’s canvas for carving—it sparks vibrant autumn energy after dormancy. What hidden marvels will your forest reveal? #FungiExplained #Mycology #Autumn

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 3d

Candlesnuff Fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) transforms fallen wood into candle-like treasures this autumn, revealing secrets of fungal reproduction. Could there be more hidden wonders in our forests? #FungiExplained #AutumnFungi #Mycology

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Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 3d

False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) may look like a true chanterelle, yet its mild toxicity hides a unique spore dispersal strategy. Intrigued by its deceptive design? #FungiExplained #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 4d

Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus): Witness this autumn artisan transform dead matter into fertile soil at breakneck speed! What unexpected secrets of decay might it reveal next? #FungiExplained #Mycology #Autumn

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 4d

Dotted Stem Bolete (Neoboletus erythropus) astonishes with its vibrant red stem & unique dotted cap. Could shifting climates be expanding its realm in our forests? What do you think? #FungiExplained #Mycology #AutumnDiscoveries

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 4d

Olive Lute (Callistosporium luteo-olivaceum) bursts forth with yellow-green clusters in autumn woodlands, subtly rebalancing soil chemistry and forest health. Could its hidden life reshape our view of ecosystems? #FungiExplained #AutumnFungi #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 5d

Beech Jelly-disc (Neobulgaria pura) shows us a hidden lab on decaying beech wood. Its soft, gelatinous body hosts secret enzymes that transform wood like nature’s own experiment. What hidden mechanism captivates you? #FungiExplained #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 5d

Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare): Think of it as nature’s autumn spark, lighting up fallen logs with brilliant yellow-green bursts that transform wood decay into microhabitat innovation. What secrets might these vibrant assemblies hold? #FungiExplained #AutumnScience

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 5d

Fluted Bird's Nest Fungus (Cyathus striatus): Ever wondered how urban parks hide secret fungal marvels? Recent finds in Portland reveal its ingenious survival in concrete jungles. Could this be reshaping our urban wild? #FungiExplained #UrbanWildlife

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 6d

Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare): Imagine vibrant yellow clusters transforming decaying wood with hidden expertise. How might these little engineers reshape our forest's story? #FungiExplained #ForestScience

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 6d

Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) stuns with its vivid red cap and playful spots. Recent sightings reveal its unexpected ties with animal foraging—could these interactions influence forest health? #FungiExplained #AutumnFungi #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 6d

King Bolete (Boletus edulis) pulses with mystery in autumn forests—its secret exchanges with tree roots enhance soil vitality and carbon capture. Might fungi be the hidden engineers shaping our planet's future? #FungiExplained #Mycology

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 6d

Angel’s Wings (Pleurocybella porrigens) lights up autumn forests with its peculiar contour and untapped biochemical secrets. Could these fleeting forms unlock new biotech marvels? #FungiExplained #AutumnFungi

Fungi Explained @fungiexplained.bsky.social · 7d

Liberty Cap (Psilocybe semilanceata) bursts onto the scene this autumn, revealing secret chemical symphonies in its life cycle. What subtle twists in nature's design spark your wonder? #FungiExplained #Mycology #AutumnMystery

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