The Smurf is actually the result of a symbiotic relationship between two organisms. We believe that Smurfs put their 'embryos' in the button of a developing mushroom. From a distance, Smurfs seem like they are wearing a hat and pants but as you can see this is a fallacy. The fungus provides camouflage and protective epidermal layers for the creature, while the creature provides nutrients and mobility for the spreading of spores.
Smurfs are believed to be a hunter gatherer society. As you can see, this little guy is returning from a successful venture. It is generally difficult to spot a Smurf; they are very apprehensive and cunning. Sadly though, it is rumored that they are hunted for their medicinal properties. It's hard to determine but it is thought that there are not many colonies of Smurf left.
El pitufo es, en realidad, el resultado de una simbiosis entre dos organismos. Se cree que el pitufo deposita sus embriones adentro de una seta joven. Desde una distancia parece que el pitufo porta un sombrero y pantalones, pero las apariencias engañan. El hongo le proporciona camuflaje y capas protectoras a la criatura a cambio de nutrientes y movimiento que facilita la distribución de sus esporos.
Se cree que los pitufos son una sociedad cazadora-recolectora. Como se puede observar, este espécimen regresa de una caza fructífera. Por lo general es difícil avistar un pitufo ya que son muy cautelosos y astutos. Lamentablemente, se dice que se cazan por sus propiedades medicinales. Es difícil determinarlo, pero se piensa que no restan muchas colonias de pitufos.
Source:
Nate Hallinan. http://natehallinan.com/gallery/Smurf/Smurf.html
