Common Stinkhorn - after the slime has gone.

I used the flash off-camera to reveal the intricate honeycomb structure of the cap and stem. The slime has all gone from this one - hoovered up by the flies who carry the spores away with them. What remains is very delicate and apparently delicious to the small slugs.

Date: 13/10/07

Location: Mendip

Photographer: Chris Abbott

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