Dung Cannon Fungi
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Description
These tiny Pilobolus crystallinus (dung cannon) fungi were found on pony dung in an area of ancient woodland. The sporangium are propelled at incredible velocity, up to 2 metres away, by pressure building up in the bubble below the black capsule. This photo is comprised of multiple shots, focus stacked together.