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Marasmius rotula
These pretty white parasols were about 1" across if I remember correctly. Maybe Hemimycena? (see comments for corrected ID)
Found on a moist log along the Amazon River.
Spotted on Dec 27, 2010
Submitted on Jan 27, 2016
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That is SO cool! Thanks Lisa!
Project Noah Fun Fact: Unlike other mushrooms known to release spores in response to a circadian rhythm, spore release in Marasmius rotula is dependent upon sufficient moisture.
Dried mushrooms may revive after rehydrating and continue to release spores for up to three weeks—a sustained spore production of markedly longer duration than other typical agarics. ~Wikipeia
Pinwheel Mushroom, Little Wheel, Collared Parachute,
(Marasmius rotula) spotted in Loreto, Peru by PN member Irene Brady
These could also be Marasmius sp. or Mycena.
I said Marasmius because these looks like Marasmius Rotula.