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A fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle, elf ring [1] or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. [2] They are found mainly in forested areas, but also appear in grasslands [ 3 ] or rangelands .
A single fairy circle, Namibia Fairy circles in the Marienflusstal area in Namibia. Fairy circles are circular patches of land barren of plants, varying between 2 and 12 metres (7 and 39 ft) in diameter, often encircled by a ring of stimulated growth of grass.
The Himba people of Namibia say fairy circles are the "footprints of the gods", made by their ancient ancestor Mukuru. Tour guides have since taken it upon themselves to make up even more exciting ...
The origins of “fairy circles” have intrigued scientists for years. The discs of barren dirt that look like polka dots may be more widespread than once thought, a study found.
Scientists have long wondered what causes the mysterious barren dots on the landscape, known as fairy circles, to develop in Namibia.
Marasmius oreades grows gregariously in troops, arcs, or rings (type II, which causes the grass to grow and become greener).The cap is 1–5 centimetres (1 ⁄ 2 –2 inches) across; [1] bell-shaped with a somewhat inrolled margin at first, becoming broadly convex with an even or uplifted margin, but usually retaining a slight central bump- an "umbo"; dry; smooth; pale tan or buff ...
The “fairy circles” are sparse patches of hard ground regularly spaced across areas of the Australian desert, photos show. ‘Fairy circles’ stumped scientists, study says. Locals knew the ...
"Fairy circles" (known as "linyji" in the Manyjilyjarra language and "mingkirri" in the Warlpiri language) which are circular patches of land barren of plants, varying between 2 and 12 metres (7 and 39 ft) in diameter and often encircled by a ring of stimulated growth of grass, are found in the western part of the Great Sandy Desert in the Pilbara.