Do fungi live in the desert?

Answer 1

Yes, there are many types of fungi in the desert, but mostly on the mountain range of Sky Islands. Mushrooms such as podaxis and montagnea can be found on these islands

Answer 2

Yes, fungi can be found in deserts, although they may be less common than in other environments. Some fungi have adapted to survive in arid conditions by forming symbiotic relationships with plants or by being able to lie dormant for long periods until conditions become more favorable for growth.

Answer 3

There are a variety of types of fungus that grow in the desert. Some of these include the desert shaggy mane, giant stalked puffball, green gilled parasol.

Answer 4

it's called mycorhizae

No, it's not. Mycorhizae is the symbiotic relationship the fungus has with the tree, not the fungus itself. I'm trying to research the same thing myself.

Answer 5

Yes, there are many heat tolerant/ zerophytic plant species that can be found in the various deserts of the world. See related questions

Answer 6

not many fungi grow in the sahara desert but there are a few type of protists.

Answer 7

Yes fungi live in the desert

Answer 8

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