a sculpture of a fallen tree, made with split wood... from a fallen tree
Variants of fungi called CORDYCEPS alter an insect's brain so it climbs up as far as it can. Then the fungus grows from the insect's corpse. VERY creepy. This is an excellent mechanism for regulating the size of the insect population.
Hanlon's Razor: Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
(based on a quote by Hanlon)