Subj : ES Picture of the Day 06  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Fri May 06 2022 12:01:28

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Devils Fingers

   May 06, 2022


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   Photographer:  Mila Zinkova

   Summary Author:  Mila Zinkova

   Devil's Fingers ( Clathrus archeri) fungus is described as looking
   like an alien creature that wouldn’t be out of place in a horror movie.
   Usually observed in  deciduous forests, the striking Clathrus
   archeri gives the appearance of long red “fingers” emerging from a
   partially buried white ball. This has led to multiple different names
   used to describe this  fungus, including Devil's finger fungus,
   Octopus stinkhorn and Helicopter stinkhorn.

   Clathrus archeri reached Europe from New Zealand or Australia around
   the time of WWI. It’s thought to have traveled via war supplies or
   perhaps in wool, having first been observed in Europe around 1914. In
   1982 it was also found in California, where it may have been
   transported with bamboo or other exotic plants. Click  here to see a
   video of this fungus.
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