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Nature's Strange Creations Fungi Growing on Wood

Nature always surprises us. Sometimes with the beauty of flowers, sometimes with the presence of strange creatures. A type fungus mushroom is seen growing on wood In fact, these are the fruiting parts fungi, which look soft and full delicate folds. They develop like artificial works nature.

Birth and spread of fungi

Fungi are a type of organism that, although similar to plants, have different characteristics. They cannot collect food from light, but rather grow in wet and damp environments. They are more commonly seen on wood, on rotten tree trunks, or in damp soil. The fungus in this picture probably grew on old or wet wood. It has grown slowly absorbing moisture and nutrients inside wood.

Fungal spores spread air. When these spores find a suitable environment, new fungi are born there.

Characteristics of fungi

Each fold is finely developed and arranged in many layers together. There are small stalk-like structures at the bottom, from which the entire body of the fungus is attached to the wood.

Such fungi usually hang on the wood or grow in clusters. Their bodies are soft and can break easily. However, they look very beautiful and look like nature's art.

Role in the environment

Fungi are very important for the environment.Through this process, new nutrients are created in the soil, which helps in growth other plants. Therefore, fungi can be called nature's cleaners।

Although some mushrooms edible, some are poisonous. Therefore, any unfamiliar mushroom should never eaten. It is difficult say without an expert whether the mushroom in picture is edible not.

Beauty aspect

The picture is taken close-up, so that every fine fold of the mushroom can be clearly seen. The pale yellow color mushroom on the light brown background wood makes it more attractive. At first glance, it seems that it is a flower blooming. In fact, nature always creates beauty in its own way, which amazes people.

Message for people

This picture teaches us a big lesson—beauty is not limited to flowers or trees, but is hidden in every small place in life. Mushrooms growing on wood can als unique work nature. If we look around carefully, we can discover many such strange beautiful things every day.

We should be grateful to nature. This small mushroom also reminds us that every living thing has a special role in the world. Some may bloom, some may break down dead matter and fertilize the soil. That is why every creation of nature is valuable.

The fungus seen in picture is a silent wonder nature. It is not just a living organism, but an essential part environment. Although it looks like a flower, it is a representative of a different world. Such scenes teach us that beauty has be found, no matter what form it takes.

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Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan

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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/307235570

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