Mmastodon EnvironmentWildlife first seen 9 h ago, last 9 h ago, peak #10
Jelly ear fungus photographed with a slug feeding on it
Original: Auricularia sp. (with a slimy and hungry friend) # mushrooms # mushtodon # slugs # nature # naturephotography # macropho
Nature photographers are sharing close-up shots of Auricularia, the jelly ear fungus, growing in Appalachia this fall. One image shows a slug grazing on the fungus, drawing warm reactions from the mushroom and fungi photography community, with people praising the macro detail and the glimpse of everyday forest ecology.
Why now: Striking macro nature photography of fungi and wildlife circulating in the autumn foraging season.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1138013