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The bleeding tooth fungus, known scientifically as Hydnellum peckii, releases a striking red sap. This liquid is excess moisture produced through respiration in periods of fast growth, a process called guttation. The photograph comes from Morten Ross.

Hydnellum peckii bleeding tooth fungus

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The bleeding tooth fungus, known scientifically as Hydnellum peckii, releases a striking red sap. This liquid is excess moisture produced through respiration in periods of fast growth, a process called guttation. The photograph comes from Morten Ross.

Hydnellum peckii bleeding tooth fungus

3mo