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A fungus (plural fungi) is a eukaryotic organism that digests its food externally and absorbs the nutrient molecules into its cells. Fungi are used extensively by humans: yeasts are responsible for fermentation of beer and bread, and mushroom farming is a large industry in many countries. Fungi are the primary decomposers of dead plant and animal matter in many ecosystems, and are commonly seen on old bread as mold. However, the complex biology of fungi extends beyond this common knowledge and experience of them.
Phylogeny of fungi
Fungi were originally classified as plants, however have since been seperated as they are heterotrophs. This means they do not fix their own carbon through photosynthesis, but use carbon fixed by other organisms for metabolism. Fungi are now thought to be more closely related to animals than to plants, and are placed with animals in the monophyletic group of opisthokonts. Fungi absorb their food while animals ingest it, and their cells have cell walls. For these reasons, these organisms are placed in their own kingdom, Fungi.
The Fungi are a monophyletic group, meaning all varieties of fungi come from a common ancestor. Mycologists believe they are monophyletic because they have chitin in their cell walls, they are absorbtive heterotrophs, along with other shared characteristics.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6857828/Royal-Botanic-Gardens-discover-nearly-300-new-plant-and-fungi-species.html
chained (dave saw) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:35:06 -0000
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6857828/Royal-Botanic-Gardens-discover-nearly-300-new-plant-and-fungi-species.html
"you might be by the pool, and have to take off ur shoes, then I step in dat spot and catch your fungi, that ain't sexy, lmao!! @iamdiddy
attic4sneekaz (Ray Figgs) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:41:18 -0000
"you might be by the pool, and have to take off ur shoes, then I step in dat spot and catch your fungi, that ain't sexy, lmao!! @iamdiddy
Who saw work for @iamdiddy yesterday? How funny was it when he was talkin bout catching fungi on your feet?
attic4sneekaz (Ray Figgs) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:36:46 -0000
Who saw work for @iamdiddy yesterday? How funny was it when he was talkin bout catching fungi on your feet?
Dr. Hans van Leeuwen: Fighting Famine with Fungi: Van Leeuwen claims the achievement that made him most proud was w... http://bit.ly/8YCAIz
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f Haiti - Presents information and pictures on the marketing in Brooklyn, New York, of djon-djon, wild mushrooms included in a rice dish that is very popular in Haiti.
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Fungifest - News and information about mushrooms including recipes, past festivals, recipes, links, and shopping.
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Identifying Morels and False Morels - Contains information on these groups of mushrooms, as well as information on other edible mushrooms. Illustrated.
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Missouri's Mushrooms - Features Morels and Chanterelles. Also contains general information on fungus along with details on other edible and poisonous varieties. Illustrated.
Morel Mushroom Hunting Club - Contains information on Morels, Chanterelles, Boletes, Lactarius, Russulas, Trillium, and wildflowers as well as tips, chat room, message board, recipes, and a newsletter.
Mushroom Growers' Newsletter - News of the mushroom industry, marketing opportunities, events, recipes, growing information and books. The focus is specialty mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, maitake, reishi.
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Mushroom Mania...Is it for you? - Article published by the Milwaukee Public Museum discussing the history of eating mushrooms.
Northern Country Morels of Michichigan - Provides information and photographs on identification, as well as habitats, hunting checklist, and forum.
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Oregon Mycological Society - Photographs and articles related to activities, mushrooms, and other fungi.
Ralph's Finest Fungi Fancier File - Information on hunting mushrooms safely. Includes rules, recommended books, and photographs of edible and toxic fungi.
Rogers Mushrooms - Details and photographs of 1,500 mushrooms and fungi, plus recipes. Based on 'Mushrooms and other Fungi of Great Britain and Europe' by Roger Phillips.
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Tom Volk's Fungi - Information and details, along with pictures, to aid in identifying both edible and poisonous varieties. Includes Fungus of the Month pages, links, and a listing of mushroom forays and workshops.
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