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Hongo Matamoscas

Amanita Muscaria

Description:

Amanita muscaria, también conocido como matamoscas o falsa oronja,1 es un hongo basidiomiceto muy común, del orden Agaricales. El epíteto específico muscaria proviene del latín musca, mosca, y hace referencia a la interacción que se produce entre este hongo y los insectos. Paraliza temporalmente a los insectos que entran en contacto con la seta. Amanita muscaria, also known as fly agaric or fly, is a very common basidiomycete fungus of the order Agaricales. The specific epithet comes from the Latin musca muscaria, fly, and refers to the interaction that occurs between the fungus and insects . Temporarily paralyzed insects in contact with the mushroom.

Habitat:

Sierra Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico.

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2 Comments

EdgarRJuarezG
EdgarRJuarezG 11 years ago

Gracias!!!

williefromwi
williefromwi 11 years ago

localización maravillosa de sus matamoscas Hongo. Bienvenido a projectnoah.

EdgarRJuarezG
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EdgarRJuarezG

Oaxaca, Mexico

Spotted on Jun 16, 2012
Submitted on Jun 16, 2012

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