A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

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A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit (Castanea sativa) lying on the woodland floor, with a tree trunk covered in Textured lungwort (Lobaria scrobiculata) lichen, UK. October

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Angiosperm Angiospermae Ascomycetes Ascomycota Autumn Chestnut Damaged Dicot Dicotyledon Fagaceae Fagales Flowering Plant Forest Fruit Fungi Fungus Green Lecanoromycetes Lichen Magnoliopsida Mixed Species Rosanae Rosid Seed Seeds Spermatophyte Spermatophytina Spike Spine Tracheophyta Tree Tree Trunk Trees Trunk Vascular Plant Woodland Castanea Castanea Sativa Chestnut Tree Fallen Marron Plantae

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. In this enchanting snapshot of the UK woodland, Mother Nature showcases her artistic prowess. A fallen Sweet chestnut fruit, once vibrant and full of life, now rests gracefully upon the forest floor. Its rich brown hues contrast beautifully with the surrounding greenery, creating a captivating tapestry. But that's not all! Look closely at the majestic tree trunk standing tall in the background. It is adorned with an intricate pattern of Textured lungwort lichen. This unique combination of nature's elements tells a story - one where fungi and flowering plants coexist harmoniously. Ascomycetes, lobariaceae, pored lungwort. . . these scientific names may sound complex, but they only add to the allure of this photograph. They remind us that even in our vast world filled with countless species and classifications, every single organism has its own place and purpose. October brings forth autumnal beauty like no other season can offer. The fallen chestnut fruit serves as a reminder that change is inevitable; it symbolizes both endings and new beginnings. Meanwhile, the textured lungwort lichen adds an extra touch of whimsy to this already magical scene. So take a moment to immerse yourself in this image captured by Robert Thompson from Nature Picture Library. Let it transport you into a world where nature reigns supreme – where fallen fruits become art pieces on woodland floors and lichens transform tree trunks into living canvases.

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