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Mushroom and fungi species including stinkhorn, earthstar, puffball, rust, mold, etc. Lithograph from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1841
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Acrobatic Alle Allgemeine Fungi Lorenz Mold Mushroom Naturgeschichte Oken Phallus Puffball Rust Species Spore Stände Universal Earthstar Geastrum Stinkhorn
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This stunning lithograph, titled "Mushrooms and Fungi," is an exquisite illustration from Lorenz Oken's "Universal Natural History" published in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1841. The intricately detailed print showcases a diverse array of mushroom and fungi species, including the stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus), earthstar (Geastrum), puffball (Lycoperdon), rust (Puccinia), and mold (Aspergillus). The stinkhorn, with its distinctive umbrella-like cap and phallic stem, is renowned for its pungent odor that attracts flies and other insects to disseminate its spores. The earthstar, with its star-shaped pores, is a unique and fascinating fungus that burrows into the ground, while the puffball, with its round, spore-filled body, releases its spores when ripe and bursts open, scattering them in the wind. Rust and mold, two common types of fungi, are depicted in various stages of growth, illustrating their role in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. The acrobatic geastrum, with its exploding spore-filled sac, and the fornicatum, with its intricately shaped cap and stem, are just a few of the many fascinating fungi represented in this beautiful print. Lorenz Oken, a renowned German naturalist, compiled this comprehensive work to provide an accurate and detailed record of the natural world, making it an invaluable resource for scientific research and education. This exquisite lithograph is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the fungi kingdom and a reminder of the important role they play in our ecosystem.
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