The Veiled Lady (Phallus indusiatus) releases volatiles that attract insects; as they feed, they pick up spores and redistribute them across decomposing substrates, enhancing both spore dispersal and nutrient cycling in forest litter. Photo credit: @ckrieg.bsky.social
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