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Aloe Vera and Fungi on the Beach
This aloe plant (aloe vera) is planted in a pot of soil. Like other succulents, aloe fixes carbon through CAM photosynthesis. Aloe vera
forms a mutualistic bond with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, which helps it take in nutrients. This symbiotic relationship is quite common and it's interesting how plants and fungi live in harmony all over the world. This photo was taken on January 30th, 2017 in Wrighstville Beach, NC
Aloe Vera and Fungi on the Beach
This aloe plant (aloe vera) is planted in a pot of soil. Like other succulents, aloe fixes carbon through CAM photosynthesis. Aloe vera
forms a mutualistic bond with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, which helps it take in nutrients. This symbiotic relationship is quite common and it's interesting how plants and fungi live in harmony all over the world. This photo was taken on January 30th, 2017 in Wrighstville Beach, NC