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a fairy fing is composed of the fruiting bodies of mushrooms that developed at the outer edges of a single mycelium. It is said that there are about 40 to 60 mushroom species which can grow in the fairy ring pattern. The best known is the edible Scotch bonnet (marasmius oreades), which is commonly known as the fairy ring champignon.One of the largest rings ever found is in France. Formed by Clitocybe geotropa, it is thought to be about 800 m in diameter and over 700 years old.On the http://www.answers.com/topic/south-downs in southern England,Calocybe gambosa has formed huge fairy rings which appear to be several hundred years old. TypesThere are two generally recognised types of fairy ring fungus. Those found in the woods are called tethered, because they are formed by mycorrhizal fungi living in http://www.answers.com/topic/commensalism with trees. Meadow fairy rings are called free, because they are not connected with other organisms. These mushrooms are saprotrophic. The effects on the grass depend on the type of fungus that is growing; when Calvatia cyathiformis is growing in the area grass will grow more abundantly; however, Clitocybe gigantea will cause the grass to wither.
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How does fairy ring grow?

Outward. Fungi mostly live underground, and they spread outwards. The mushrooms are like a fungus' flower, and sometimes they form a fairy ring by "blossoming" from the new growth at the edges.


Where do you put in fairy ring codes?

Zanaris Fairy Ring (south-west of the bank). Fairy ring codes cannot be entered into the entrance/exit fairy ring, nor can they be entered into fairy rings around RuneScape; all rings redirect the player to Zanaris, where the code can be entered.


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What causes a fairy ring to form in grassy areas?

A fairy ring forms in grassy areas due to the underground growth of a fungus, which spreads outward in a circular pattern. This fungus decomposes organic matter in the soil, creating a ring of lush, green grass above ground.


Why should you never eat or drink anything out of a fairy ring?

It is okay to eat out of a fairy ring - just don't eat while in a fairy ring of the fey folk will take this as willful involvement in their revelry and will hold you as a 'entertained captive' for possibly years and years.


How do you get permission to use a fairy ring in runescape?

By starting the "Fairy Tales Pt. 2" quest


What is the plural of fairy?

The plural of the noun fairy is fairies.


How and why does a fairy ring form?

Fairy rings are made up of mushroom fungus growing in a ring shape. Mushrooms do not make their own food as plants do but much feed off of nutrients found in the soil. When the nutrients have been exhausted in the mushrooms current position its offspring must spread outwards to find new nutrients. This cause them to grow in an ever expanding ring.


What will happen if you stand in a fairy ring?

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Possessive form of the word fairy?

The possessive form of the word "fairy" is "fairy's." This indicates that something belongs to or is associated with a fairy. In grammar, the apostrophe followed by the letter "s" is used to show possession for singular nouns.


What is the fairy ring code to falconer?

In the game "RuneScape," the fairy ring code to reach the Falconer is "D-K-S." This code will transport players to the area near the Falconer, who is involved in the Birdhouse and Falconry activities. Make sure to have access to the fairy ring network to use this code effectively.


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