Demolition Crew at Work: Mica-Cap Mushrooms (Coprinellus micaceus), Spring Mill State Park, Indiana, USA

Taken in the streamside forest a short walk from the mouth of Donaldson Cave.

This cluster of rain-spattered mushrooms indicate that their saprobic fungus species is on hand to break down and recycle the dead wood that serves as its food and substrate. Were it not for the expert assistance of a wide assortment of proficient fungal decomposers, our planet would be one giant ball of organic garbage.

The fully expanded shroom at center is just beginning to deliquesce (turn into inky, spore-bearing goo) at its cap's margin. This unusual method of reproduction is a notable feature of many members of the genera Coprinellus and Coprinus. For a more dramatic example of this process, see this photo.

And incidentally, the bright-green, dentate-leaved vascular plants in the frame are Clearweed (Pilea pumila).

Taken in: United States / Indiana / Marion Township / Spring Mill Village (show map)

Taken on: June 24, 2007

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Camera: NIKON COOLPIX S4, 70mm, ISO 143 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	NIKON COOLPIX S4
Focal Length:	70mm
ISO:	143
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Inpaint
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