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New Species of Phallus-Shaped Mushroom Named After California Academy of Sciences Scientist
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Cher
- 152 days ago - wildlifeextra.com
It's two inches long, grows on wood, and is shaped like a phallus. A new species of stinkhorn mushroom, Phallus drewesii, has been discovered on the African island of São Tomé and graces the upcoming cover of the journal Mycologia. The mushroom is named
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Jamie L. (220)
Monday June 22, 2009, 7:25 am
hmmmm... thanks Cher!
 

Michelle M. (83)
Monday June 22, 2009, 1:40 pm
mmmm hmmm. :) Thanks Cher, very interesting to find a new species.
 
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