Mar 4, 2012
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Maiden’s Veil Fungus
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Also known as Stinghorn Fungus (Phallus indusiata)
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This fungus is characterised by a terrible smell (likened to rotting-meat)
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This fungus is not a fly catcher but rather attracts blowflies to crawl through its veil, collecting spores which it spreads through the rainforest.
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There are different types of stinkhorn shapes – some with horn-like fruiting bodies, some with lacy skirts, and some with nets.
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They require a substrate with a high organic and moisture content.
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The white phallus-shaped fruit body, about 20cm high, emerges from the ground during the night and spreads its lacy veil that almost immediately attracts the blowflies to it.
An awesome sight.
Info source: Australian Tropical Rainforest.
