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English: Pilobolus is a unique genus of mushrooms which facilitates spore dispersal through an incredible, fast-based mechanism. The sporangium—the small black structure atop the mushroom body—is fired off at 20,000g. This acceleration is faster than the space shuttle and faster than a missle. In fact, it is the fastest natural acceleration ever recorded, currently holding the world record. This is quantitatively the fastest flight on Earth.
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This unique mushroom launches its spores in the direction of sunlight with the fastest natural accelerations ever recorded.

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