This stunning timelapse footage from the new Planet Earth II series on BBC One captures a wide variety of unusual fungi as it blooms at night. The clip is from the latest Jungles episode (UK only) and includes a few specimens that were shot for the very first time by Steve Axford whose fungi photography we’ve shared here many times. Unfortunately, watching Planet Earth II anywhere outside the UK legally is almost impossible until early next year, so you’ll have to hang tight for the whole episode.
Fascinating Mushroom Spores with Else Vellinga, PhD
The spore is the central unit for fungi reproduction. Learn about the unique ways various species’ spores are released into the world and the variety of shapes and embellishments they comprise, correlating to the mushroom’s size and lifestyle.
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