Earlier this week, a time-lapse video went viral showing the growth and fruiting of several fungal species. I am delighted every time mycology makes waves throughout mainstream media, and this time was no different. Little information about these fungi was revealed in this viral video, so I saw it fitting to talk about the form and function of one of my favorite species that was featured in the video more than once. The veil of Phallus indusiatus and other Phallus species has multiple, fitness-enhancing properties this article discusses.