Geastrum javanicum belongs to a group of fungi known for their unique star-shaped appearance when mature. Typically found in tropical regions, it thrives on decaying wood and leaf litter in forested environments. The fruiting body splits open into several pointed segments that peel back to reveal a spore sac, a key characteristic of its intriguing developmental process.
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