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''"Red Sporovids seem to have developed higher functions than other fungi, as evidenced by the protruding reproductive organs on their caps.'' | ''"Red Sporovids seem to have developed higher functions than other fungi, as evidenced by the protruding reproductive organs on their caps.'' | ||
''These organs act much like a flower would on a normal plant. | ''These organs act much like a flower would on a normal plant.'' | ||
This species appears to be able to seperate for a short time from the fungal colony to which it belongs. | ''This species appears to be able to seperate for a short time from the fungal colony to which it belongs. | ||
This occurs when the mushroom cap has reached a certain size and the spore sac is full. | This occurs when the mushroom cap has reached a certain size and the spore sac is full. | ||
It will then sever its connection to the colony to walk around a limited area to spread the spores. | It will then sever its connection to the colony to walk around a limited area to spread the spores. | ||
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Edible, considered a delicacy. | Edible, considered a delicacy. | ||
Referred to as "punchstool" in some locales." | Referred to as "punchstool" in some locales." | ||
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