Astraeus hygrometricus
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Astraeus hygrometricus, often known as the 'hygroscopic earthstar, the barometer earthstar, or the false earthstar, is a Diplocystaceae fungus. When closed, young specimens resemble a puffball. When mature, the mushroom takes on the distinctive earthstar form, which is caused by the outer layer of fruit body tissue splitting apart in a star-like pattern.[1]
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- ↑ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Death from below" – via www.bangkokpost.com.
