How does the stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) deceive flies?. Phallus impudicus, known as the "stinkhorn," deceives flies with its nauseating odor, which mimics the smell of rotting meat and feces. This odor is produced by volatile compounds like dimethyl sulfides. - ThreadSky

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How does the stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) deceive flies?. Phallus impudicus, known as the "stinkhorn," deceives flies with its nauseating odor, which mimics the smell of rotting meat and feces. This odor is produced by volatile compounds like dimethyl sulfides.

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kabepedia.bsky.social•82 days ago

Flies, in search of food, land on the fungus's "gleba," a sticky substance containing spores. As they feed on this substance, the flies pick up the spores on their legs and bodies, and when they fly away, they disperse these spores to new locations, facilitating the fungus's reproduction.

kabepedia.bsky.social•82 days ago

The gasteroid fungi, particularly the order Phallales, which this fungus belongs to, are characterized by their unique and often striking reproductive structures, exhibit surprising morphological diversity. However, they share a common trait: their intense and generally unpleasant aroma.

kabepedia.bsky.social•82 days ago

Phallales like Phallus impudicus often live in symbiosis with tree roots, forming mycorrhizae. Their distribution is broad, primarily covering the Northern Hemisphere from Europe's temperate forests to Asia's jungles, although some species like Aseroë rubra have spread to other continents.

kabepedia.bsky.social•82 days ago

In nature's vast tapestry, these fungi remind us that beauty and repulsion are subjective concepts. The Phallales, with their extravagant forms and intense odors, are a living testament to the astonishing diversity and ingenious adaptations of the fungal kingdom.

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