Fungi - Oyster Mushrooms (a timelapse film from Denmark)

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of mushrooms.
See and listen to this timelapse film in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Headphones are highly recommended. Only in silence can we hear the song of nature.
This timelapse film about oyster mushrooms was shot in Denmark. Even though these mushrooms grow fast it still takes about a week from they appear on the forest floor until they reach their full size.
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FUNGI
Fungi are living organisms that are made up of larger cells with a cell nucleus which contains all the genetic material. Fungi are thus what we call eukaryotic organisms, which is one of the three domains of biology: animals (Animalia), plants (Plantae) and fungi (Fungi). The rest of the eukaryotic organisms, which do not fit into these three kingdoms, are called protists.
Fungi is a kingdom with about 144,000 known and described species of organisms. But it is estimated that there may be between 2.2 million and 3.8 million total species. They can be single celled or very complex multicellular organisms. The fungi kingdom includes yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Fungi are among the most widely distributed organisms on Earth and they are of very big environmental and medical importance.
MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies that some fungi produce - typically above ground on the soil or on decaying wood or other food sources. Mushrooms vary in size, shape, color, and longevity. Some mushrooms are microscopic and completely invisible to the unaided eye while others are gigantic structures.
The fine threads under-ground that make up the main body of the fungi is called mycelium. The mycelium stretches out beneath the mushroom in search of water and food.
Unlike a plant, a fungus can’t make its own food by using energy from the sun. Instead, the fungus produces enzymes which are released by the mycelium and break down dead plants and animals. This organic matter is then absorbed through the mycelium and used by the fungus for growth.
The mushrooms, because of their size, are easily seen in fields and forests and consequently were the only fungi known before the invention of the microscope.
OYSTER MUSHROOMS
Oyster mushrooms is the common name for the species Pleurotus ostreatus. The funghi normally grow naturally on and near trees in temperate and subtropic forests. They are found around the world including in the UK and Ireland, most of mainland Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round.
Oyster mushrooms are one of the most widely consumed mushrooms in the world and are grown commercially in many countries. They aren’t just tasty; they can be really healthy to eat. They contain antioxidants and are high in several vitamins and minerals. They even have the potential to lower cholesterol levels, slow the spread of cancer and decrease inflammation in the body.
Oyster mushrooms get their name from their oyster or shell shaped cap that grow in tiers or clusters. They have a very short or non-existent stem. The color is typically light grey or greyish-brown. Oyster mushrooms are medium to large in size with caps averaging from 5 to 25 centimeters in diameter.
Oyster mushrooms use powerful enzymes to break down and eat hardwood. Oyster mushrooms are one of the few carnivorous mushrooms. The mycelia of oyster mushrooms secrete a powerful toxin to stuns passing microscopic nematode, which are small roundworms. The fungi use their sprawling fibers to seek out and enter the mouths of these microscopic nematodes and suck out their guts. This gives the fungi nitrogen for growth.
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Sony A6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS lens
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Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS lens
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[@abmsdwb]

This is the best time lapse mushroom video so far! So beautiful and mesmerizing! And sounds!

[@VanSilCreation]

So lovely, I got the feel when mysterious creatures emerging from the earth and leaves. Great job Casper

[@CasperRolsted]

Great you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for your support.

[@58baza58]

Brilliant, as an Oyster grower i find this facinating to watch.

[@CasperRolsted]

Great. Thanks a lot.

[@FrankNowakFSB]

Fantastic time-lapse footage, Casper! I especially liked the fast snails. #65# Stay safe and connected. Greetings from Germany

[@CasperRolsted]

Great. Thanks a lot, Frank

[@shinycat01]

Love the snails :) wonderful filming, as always!

[@CasperRolsted]

Great you liked it. Thank you so much.

[@laurencedabin8122]

Amazing video 👀. Bravo 👏. Nice work 👍. Thank you 🙂

[@CasperRolsted]

Thank you so much. Great you liked my work.

[@markmichaud2638]

Wow! Beautiful! Amazing work :)

[@CasperRolsted]

Thanks a lot, Mark

[@meretekotyk636]

Beautiful! ❤️ Amazing work 👌😊

[@CasperRolsted]

Thank you so much, Merete

[@MrSvenitoderrammler]

Wow. absolutely amazing your video 😍👌

[@CasperRolsted]

Thanks a lot, Sven

[@wendyraymond1751]

This is absolutely amazing so incredible so fascinating ..so cleverly done loved it thanku so much love and God bless x

[@CasperRolsted]

You are welcome, Wendy. Great you liked it. It took lot of commitment and work to make this timelapse film. Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

[@wendyraymond1751]

@@CasperRolsted my pleasure thanku loved it x

[@luju6582]

extraordinaire. bravo. très beau.

[@CasperRolsted]

Thank you so much.

[@DanLucaciu]

Amazing

[@CasperRolsted]

Thanks a lot, Dan

[@blclive]

Flot lavet!

[@CasperRolsted]

Tusinde tak, Bjarne

[@-svet-ka-]

What surprised me the most is that the mushrooms grow at the same speed the snails move.

[@CasperRolsted]

I just enjoy playing with the speed of things … so nothing moves at the correct speed.

[@-svet-ka-]

@@CasperRolsted Are you saying that you edited snails separately from mushrooms and originally on a particular frame they were not at the place we see them in the final film? In other words, did you film them separately and then "glue" together at different speeds? Because if you simply sped up the frames as they were shot (as usual for timelapses, of course), it is exactly what I was talking about.

[@CasperRolsted]

Yes, something like that. Otherwise the snails would move 1200 times faster.

[@-svet-ka-]

@@CasperRolsted 👍Got you. Yes, in this case my picture of how world works is restored 😃

[@CasperRolsted]

That’s great to hear.

[@NemanjaRadevic]

So all these years vegans were eating meat… why not just enjoy the steak too ?