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02-APR-2009	Christine Hanrahan

Bird's nest fungi

Here the little "bird's nests" still have their spore cases (the little "eggs" in the "nest"). When raindrops hit them the cases open and the spores explode out and disperse.

Possibly Crucibulum laeve, the White Bird's Nest Fungus

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/100s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso80 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	02-Apr-2009 12:59:20
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/100 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	80
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
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other sizes: small original auto

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bill friedlander		28-Oct-2011 15:26
From the thumb I thought they were walnuts:) You find the most amazing things. V

globalgadabout		28-Oct-2011 14:51
fascinating design..the spores will get a good soaking encased in those natural bowls..

Jim Coffman		28-Oct-2011 14:33
Amazing! I learn something every time I look at one of your images!! V

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