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Sphaerobolus stellatus Tode
Geastraceae
lizziepop (2013-08-15T04:16:14Z)
Cannon Fungus, Sphere Thrower
Confidence: As sure as can be; Reputation Score = 0.52442 EE; Is_Likely = True
lizziepop
2009-08-30
2009-08-30
South Africa, Gauteng, Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve, Moreletapark
-25.8165 28.2811 +-1m. EPSG:4326
^Sphere Thrower^ - Cannonball fungus
An amazing experiment to test the fact that the Sphere Thrower ( Sphaerobolus stellatus) catapults its sporebag in the direction of light ( sunlight in nature) Size : 4mm diameter, growing on dead wood.Also known as Cannonball fungus or Artillery fungus.
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