Elaphomyces muricatus is a fascinating species that I’m glad I learned about. Again, in the world of biology, convergent evolution is nature’s way of telling us that these specific, forms and functions have worked really well in the past, and will keep on promoting fitness well into the future. Hypogeous truffle-like fungi have evolved separately several times over for many reasons. Read this blog entry to find out more!
Read moreFungi Friday; False truffles (Elaphomyces muricatus)
A mature specimen of the false truffle, Elaphomyces muricatus. Younger specimens have a central spore mass that is whiter, turning black and powdery with age. By Danny Newman.