Indiana, July 2006. Cypress mulch from Home Depot. Orange "crab legs" with eggs appeared at 2 weeks. Eggs hatched overnight in bag, terrible odor. All mulch removed. Fungus or crabs?
Orange "legs" = fungal hyphae (feeding structures). "Eggs" = spores. Zero threat to humans or plants. Link to common fungi: blueswami.com
Fungi are soil's "stomach"—digesting organic matter into humus. Billions of organisms in healthy soil. NASA studies spore launch mechanics (6G equivalent).
Research soil biology—it's fascinating and entirely beneficial. No mulch replacement needed; this is normal decomposition.
Jonathan
www.ecologicagardens.com
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