The dung cannon fungus or Pilobolus has the unique feature of releasing highly pressurized fluids from the sporangiophore stalk following rupture of the conspicuous subsporangial vesicle.
The fruiting structure (the sporangiophore) of Pilobolus species is unique. It consists of a transparent “foot” that rises above the excrement ending in a subsporangial vesicle.
On top of this, a black sporangium develops. The sporangiophore has the remarkable ability to orient itself so that it points directly at a light source.
When the turgor pressure within the subsporangial vesicle increases to a sufficient level (often 7 atm or higher) the sporangium is released and can travel distances ranging from a few centimeters to two meters, undergoing an initial acceleration of more than 20 000 g.
With this information, we can conclude that the dung cannon fungus or Pilobolus has the unique characteristic of releasing highly pressurized fluids from the sporangiophore peduncle after the rupture of the conspicuous subsporangial vesicle.
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