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Amanita muscaria


Amanita muscaria
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Copyright: Waldemar Fit (wafitek) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 10] (77)
Genre: Fungi
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-14
Categories: Fungi
Camera: Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom
Exposure: f/4, 1/400 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-04 5:29
Viewed: 615
Points: 0
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Polish]
The genus Amanita contains about 600 species of agarics including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide. This genus is responsible for approximately 95% of the fatalities resulting from mushroom poisoning, with the death cap accounting for about 50% on its own. The most potent toxin present in these mushrooms is alpha-amanitin. (Wikipedia)


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