bioluminescent Ghost mushroom (Omphalotus nidiformis) Thirlmere lakes National park, NSW , Australia.


The Ghost Mushroom (Omphalotus nidiformis) is a bioluminescent fungus that emits a soft green glow at night. ... The mushrooms emerge in late autumn following good rain and continue into winter, reaching a size of up to 20cm wide. The soft green glow is a result of a chemical reaction between fungal enzymes and oxygen.


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Location: thirlmere lakes, NSW, Australia.
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