On Aug 5, 6:55 pm, Amos Nomore wrote:

I wonder if anyone has ever photographed one blowing its top?

I've seen films of Pilobolus popping its spore mass, and I think I
recall seeing a film of Sphaerobolus doing the same thing. If I
filmed either I would use a very high-speed medium so I could try to
time it (if that is possible).