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"Cyathus striatus" is a common saprobic bird's nest fungus with a widespread distribution throughout temperate regions of the world. This fungus resembles a miniature bird's nest with numerous tiny "eggs"; the eggs, or "peridioles", are actually lens-shaped bodies that contain spores.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Vesna Marić
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By Vesna Marić

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Uploaded Jan 14, 2020.