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Clathrus ruber

Who can imagine that these nice and soft fungi smell so bad? Its odour attracts the flies, and the fungus uses its legs in order to spread the spores. Very smart.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Los Villares, Spain
Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Copyright: © Dianora Estrada