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Bird's Nest fungi

Bird's Nest fungi
I was thrilled to bits this morning when a friend pointed out these teeny Bird's Nest Fungi growing in a wooded area. I've only ever seen them twice before. They are so tiny, I don't know how anyone notices them!

This very tiny fungus looks like bird's nests complete with eggs. The eggs are small capsules, known as peridioles, which contain the spores. Quite fascinating.

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