Cage stinkhorn (2/12)

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A native basket fungus emerging from forest leaf litter. Flies are attracted to the sticky droplets at the intersections and spread spores in the process.

Scientific name
Clathrus chrysomycelinus
Common names
Cage stinkhorn, basket fungus
Location
Pirongia, Waikato, New Zealand
Photo ID
27301
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