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Cannonball fungus
A species of Shotgun fungus Scientific name : Sphaerobolus stellatus Genus : Shotgun fungus
Cannonball fungus, A species of Shotgun fungus
Scientific name: Sphaerobolus stellatus
Genus: Shotgun fungus
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General Info
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Habitat
In woodland, gardens, dunes
Growth Form
Gregarious
Sporocarp Height
0.13 inches
Cap Diameter
0.13 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On animal dung
Smell
Smell bad
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Probably common
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Earth stars Family
Earthstars Genus
Shotgun fungus Species
Cannonball fungus