The last of the parasol of the Shaggy Inkcap deliquesces in the final phase of reproduction. The cap dissolves into an inky goo dispersing the spores.
The last of the parasol of the Shaggy Inkcap deliquesces in the final phase of reproduction. The cap dissolves into an inky goo dispersing the spores from the fruiting body.
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Location: Lowestoft, UK
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