The Nidulariaceae, or bird’s nest fungi, are tiny fungi whose cup-shaped fruiting bodies look like miniature nests. They are saprobic fungi, meaning they feed on decaying wood and organic matter.
Inside the “nest” are small egg-like structures called peridioles, which contain the fungal spores.
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Animal of the Day:
Pink Hairy Squat Lobster!
Look at this adorable, hairy little gem!! Their other common name is fairy crab and they do look like magical little sea pixies!
So why do they look like an underwater Earring Magic Ken doll?
First, they live in Indo-Pacific…
Another critter I'd love very much to make in bag form for someone! This is Uroballus carlei, the caterpillar mimicking jumping spider. Their longer abdomen would make them excellent for a backpack - more storage space! Anyone else think he looks like Appa? Yip yip!
Perks of being a field botanist 🌿
Here’s 𝘚𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘢, hidden in its host vine most of its life and only in bloom for a few days.
More plants here: IG (@ianinsitu)