Field Birds Nest Fungus (Crucibulum laeve) fruiting bodies, splash cups with peridiole spore capsules
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Field Birds Nest Fungus (Crucibulum laeve) fruiting bodies, splash cups with peridiole spore capsules
Field Birds Nest Fungus (Crucibulum laeve) fruiting bodies, splash cups with peridiole spore capsules, adapted for spore dispersal by raindrops, growing in agricultural land, Leicestershire, England, september
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6585875
© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
Capsule Capsules Cups Dispersal Farm Land Fungi Fungus Ground Leicestershire Mushroom Mushrooms Peridiole Peridioles Rain Drop Splash Spore
Raindrop Rodeo - Field Birds Nest Fungus Takes the Plunge in Leicestershire!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA photographer Gianpiero Ferrari, we witness a whimsical spectacle straight out of nature's playbook. Meet the mischievous Field Birds Nest Fungus (Crucibulum laeve) and their extraordinary splash cups with peridiole spore capsules! Nestled amidst the picturesque agricultural land of Leicestershire, England, these tiny fungi have devised a clever strategy for dispersing their precious spores - raindrops! As autumn showers bless the temperate European countryside, these little daredevils eagerly await their moment to shine. Like acrobats on a high wire, each splash cup delicately cradles an adorable peridiole spore capsule. These miniature vessels are perfectly adapted to hitchhike on raindrops that fall from above. With impeccable timing and precision, they launch themselves into mid-air as droplets hit their target. It's truly a sight to behold as dozens of these mushroom marvels take flight simultaneously! The farm fields become an enchanting playground where gravity is defied and nature showcases its playful side. As our feathered friends chirp in delight overhead, this mesmerizing dance reminds us that even in the smallest corners of our world, magic can be found. So next time you find yourself strolling through English farmland during September rains, keep your eyes peeled for these delightful splashes of
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