Photographic evidence of bioluminescent mushroom Mycena chlorophos (Mycenaceae) from Goa
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This study provides photographic evidence of presence of species of glowing mushroom Mycena chlorophos in Goa. The species was observed in buffer area of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
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