Stinkhorns: the fungi that smell like rotting flesh on purpose

THE FUNGI THAT SMELL LIKE ROTTING FLESH ON PURPOSE

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Mycena Chlorophos

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It could be stinkhorn fungi.

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It produces a slimy, smelly material, mimicking a dead animal or faeces.

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Yes, it's gross. But the reason it makes itself as disgusting as possible is to ensure its own survival.

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Stinkhorns have evolved to use flies to disperse their spores.

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These stinkers are found all over Australia, particular in areas close to the coast.

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