Other examples are given, such as spores from puffball fungi dispersing in the wind. Earthstar fungi open on the woodland floor in the autumn when drops of rain cause them to explosively erupt spores.

This puffball is known also for its edible qualities, having a mildly sweet flavor. However, with many poisonous look-a-likes it is best to use extreme caution when foraging for these mushrooms. For ...

Fungal spores are microscopic biological agents that allow fungi to be reproduced. Many puffball fungi, including the Tulostoma species, have lost the ability to forcibly discharge the spores ...