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Two
anemone stinkhorns
(
Aseroe rubra
), a widespread
saprotroph
fungus
recognised by its foul
odour
of
carrion
and shape resembling a
sea anemone
when mature. The fungus attracts
flies
, which spread its
spores
. It is found on decomposing plant matter, also on
woodchips
and
mulch
and is common in gardens, alpine grasslands and woodlands.
Photo credit:
Mike Young
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