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over the nest (in young specimens), covering the eggs; and the tiny cords that attach the eggs to the nest. observing this last feature requires some patience with a very tiny tool--say, a needle or a pin--and a hand lens. the cord, which is called a "funiculus" in mycologese, is the egg's mechanism for
projected out of the cup. as this happens, the cord is stretched to its limit--then breaks away from the nest, remaining attached to the egg. where the cord was attached to the nest, it becomes frayed, since it was torn away. the little frayed ends are adhesive, and when they come into contact with, for...
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