No its a vegetable.
Actually the part we eat is a "fruiting body", as the fruiting body is where the spores are housed. In biological anatomy, the term "vegetable" has no meaning. True fruits are assigned to members of the kingdom "Plantae".
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∙ 9y agoShort Answer:
Mushrooms and toadstools are examples of fungi. The fungi kingdom includes yeasts and molds as well as mushrooms.
Biological Classification:
In biological terms, fungi form a kingdom. The group of organisms we call fungi, includes yeasts and molds as well as mushrooms.
Plants have a separate kingdom. Animals have a separate kingdom.
Bacteria, protozoans, amoebas are in other kingdoms.
One major biological difference is that fungal cells have cell walls that contain chitin. The cell walls of plants contain cellulose.
In Biology the study of fungi is known as mycology.
Modern DAN analysis has been shown that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants, though very distant relatives we are.
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When most people see a sporocarp they call this a mushroom or toadstool. This fleshy fruiting body is only the visible part of the living organism that is popular for eating. The fruiting body only develops as part of the asexual phase of the fungal life cycle for spore production. Short Answer:
Mushrooms and toadstools are examples of fungi. The most familiar mushrooms are from club fungi.
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When most people see a sporocarp they call this a mushroom or toadstool. This fleshy fruiting body is only the visible part of the living organism that is popular for eating. The fruiting body only develops as part of the asexual phase of the fungal life cycle for spore production.
Biological Classification:
A mushroom is a fungus. A mushroom is not an animal. A mushroom is not a vegetable.
In biological terms, fungi form a kingdom. The group of organisms we call fungi, includes yeasts and molds as well as mushrooms.
Plants have a separate kingdom. Animals have a separate kingdom.
Bacteria, protozoans, amoebas are in other kingdoms.
One major biological difference is that fungal cells have cell walls that contain chitin, unlike the cell walls of plants, which contain cellulose.
In biology the study of fungi is known as mycology.
Modern DNA analysis has been shown that fungi are more closely related to animals than plants, though very distant relatives we are.
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∙ 11y agoWhat we recognize as a mushroom or toadstool is the fruiting body.
The fruiting body or fruit body in fungi is called the sporocarp.
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When most people see a sporocarp they call this a mushroom, but this fleshy fruiting body is only the visible part of the living organism that is popular for eating. The fruiting body only develops as part of the asexual phase of the fungal life cycle for spore production.
Yes, mushrooms are the reproductive structures of fungi. They produce spores that are essential for the fungi's reproduction and dispersal.
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∙ 11y agono because fungi are smaller and are organisms that grow on living and non living things
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∙ 14y agoNeither, its a fungus.
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∙ 9y agoYes, mushrooms are a type of fungi.
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∙ 12y agoYes
Spores in fungi are produced in the reproductive structures called sporangia or fruiting bodies. These structures can be found on the tips of specialized hyphae called sporangiophores or within the fruiting bodies such as mushrooms or basidiocarps.
The main types of fungi include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. Yeasts are single-celled fungi often used in baking and brewing. Molds are multicellular fungi that grow as filaments and can be found in various habitats. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of some fungi and are commonly used in cooking.
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. These fungi produce spores in structures called basidia, which are found on the gills or pores of the mushroom cap.
The group of fungi that includes umbrella-shaped mushrooms and puffballs is called Basidiomycota. This group is characterized by the production of basidiospores on specialized structures called basidia, which are typically found on the underside of mushroom caps or within puffball fruiting bodies.
Club fungus includes mushrooms, toadstools, and puffballs. These fungi typically have a fruiting body with a stalk and cap, giving them a club-like appearance. They are an important group of fungi in ecosystems and play roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies (reproductive organs) of many types of fungi.
Yes, fungi and their fruiting bodies (mushrooms) are aerobic organisms and thus require oxygen for their metabolism.
Fungi do not produce flowers, they produce fruiting bodies known as mushrooms or toadstools.
Spores in fungi are produced in the reproductive structures called sporangia or fruiting bodies. These structures can be found on the tips of specialized hyphae called sporangiophores or within the fruiting bodies such as mushrooms or basidiocarps.
Fungi generally reproduce using fruiting bodies.
The main types of fungi include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. Yeasts are single-celled fungi often used in baking and brewing. Molds are multicellular fungi that grow as filaments and can be found in various habitats. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of some fungi and are commonly used in cooking.
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. These fungi produce spores in structures called basidia, which are found on the gills or pores of the mushroom cap.
Mushrooms belong in the fungi kingdom because they are not plants, animals, or bacteria. Instead, they are heterotrophic organisms that obtain nutrients through external digestion and absorption, similar to other fungi. Mushrooms also reproduce through spores, further distinguishing them as a member of the fungi kingdom.
Mushrooms fall under the kingdom Fungi. This kingdom includes a diverse group of organisms that obtain nutrients through absorption. Mushrooms are typically the fruiting bodies of fungi and play important roles in decomposing organic matter and forming mutualistic relationships with plants.
The key difference between mushrooms and fungus is that the mushrooms are fruiting bodies of certain fungi belonging to the order Agaricales of phylum Basidiomycota while the fungus is any member of eukaryotic microorganisms such as yeast, moulds, mildews, mushrooms, etc., that belong to kingdom Fungi.. Kingdom Fungi is one of the five kingdoms of living organisms.
No, a toadstool is not a microorganism. Toadstools are actually the fruiting bodies of certain fungi, which are complex multicellular organisms. Microorganisms, on the other hand, are microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and some types of fungi.
Vertical hyphae can produce reproductive structures such as spore-bearing structures like sporangia or fruiting bodies like mushrooms. They can also produce specialized structures for nutrient absorption, like haustoria in parasitic fungi or rhizoids in some saprophytic fungi.