Russula ochroleuca spores x 1000
Helical structure of the threads (capillitium) of the Slime mould Metatrichia floriformis. The rapidly unwinding threads help to disperse the spores into the air. x400
Helical capillitium of Metatrichia floriformis x 1000
Sarcocypha austrica spores x 1000. Red carotenoid pigment can be seen in the paraphyses
Peziza sp. (Baral’s Iodine) x 1000
Peziza sp asci stained with Baral’s Iodine x 1000. The empty ascus on the left has released it’s spores and the blue lid remains open.