Photo Feature
Stinkhorn Mushroom
Here today, gone tomorrow! The floor of this tropical deciduous forest in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, reveals a striking stinkhorn mushroom of the family Phallaceae, which has emerged from the rich soil, but will survive a mere 12 hours before withering away. Lesser and greater flora and fauna are equally critical to the long-term functioning of natural ecosystems.
Photo: Anzaar Nabi