This Mushroom Fakes Its Own Death To Trick Flies

The cage fungus looks and smells like decaying meat — on purpose. Its goopy lattice gives off a rotten odor that attracts flies, which help spread its spores far and wide. It's like a bee to a flower, but way more macabre and putrid. Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

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