Russula ochroleuca spores x 1000

Russula ochroleuca spores x 1000

Helix structure of the capillitium of the Slime mould Metatrichia floriformis. The rapidly unwinding threads shoot the spores into the air

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 capillatium of Metatrichia floriformis x 1000

Helical capillitium of Metatrichia floriformis x 1000

Sarcocypha austriaca (2) x1000_800

Sarcocypha austrica spores x 1000. Red carotenoid pigment can be seen in the paraphyses

Peziza vesiculosa (Baral's Iodine) x 1000

Peziza sp. (Baral’s Iodine) x 1000

Peziza vesiculosa asci stained with Baral's Iodine x 1000. The empty ascus on the left has released it's spores and the lid remains open. The ascus on the right has the lid remains closed.

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.