Leslie Reid Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 This is Corallorhiza maculata, the spotted coral-root orchid. They’re unusual for reasons other than contortionism (which isn’t characteristic of the genus; I can think of no plausible explanation for this one’s irrationally exuberant growth form): they are mycoheterotrophs. This one is taking nutrients from the mycelium of Russula fungi, which are themselves getting those nutrients from the surrounding Sitka spruce trees through a more balanced mycorrhizal relationship. The fungus latches onto and effectively extends the tree’s roots, increasing the tree’s supply of moisture and minerals, while the tree funnels sugars to the fungus in exchange. The orchid evidently just goes along for the free ride. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Boyd Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 A view of my Austin, Texas backyard. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger G Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Another orchid - Calypso bulbosa 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah Vallette Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mary Doo Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 This cute Arctic Fox was not found in the planet's polar regions. It has a more comfortable life living in Montreal's Parc Omega. I was fortunate to see it as it probably saw a delicious vole and sneakily ventured out to "let me" take its portrait. Niion D800 with Nikon 80-400mm lens @400mm. 1/320s f/8 ISO 1250 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing_huey1 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstep Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Two Fawns Keeping Up With Mom by David Stephens, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcyin Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Eye to eye by Tom Yin, on Flickr 5 www.neurotraveler.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecaz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 It might make more sense to wait for next Monday, but I'd probably forget. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Keefer Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 4 Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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