"bird's nest fungus" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2003, William C. Roody, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians, page 457",
          "text": "The Bird's nest fungi are related to puffballs.",
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          "ref": "2008, Donald W. Linzey, A Natural History Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, page 78",
          "text": "The bird's-nest fungus resembles a miniature bird's nest complete with “eggs.” The eggs (periodioles) are actually spore packages, which rupture to release the reproductive cells.",
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          "ref": "2010, Bill Russell, Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic, page 107",
          "text": "The egg dispersal mechanics of the bird's nest fungus are as amazing as its appearance.",
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          "ref": "2010, Michael Kuo, Andy Methven, 32: Cyathus striatus (Hudson) Willdenow: 100 Cool Mushrooms, page 65",
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