Jack-O-Lantern


Cluster


View of Gills


Bioluminescence

Omphalotus olearius

Family: Tricholoma

Size: Largest cap 12cm

Date: 11/6/2002

Comments: The gills of this mushroom glow in the dark. The 3rd photo is a one hour time exposure taken in a dark room. The mushroom was positioned as in photo 2.


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