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The mycelium of a fungus is similar in ways to the roots of other plants, in that they grow below ground. Unlike plants, however, the mycelium is the bigger part, while mushrooms are more like fruit, serving simply as the spore distributor.

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What do you call an above ground mass of hyphae is called?

An above ground mass of hyphae is called a mycelium.


What parts of the fungus do we see?

Taking the common mushroom as an example: we see the cap and the stalk, both being above ground. Below ground is the mycelium, which is the extensive fibrous root system.


The mycelium of most fungi is found above ground?

The mycelium of most fungi is found underground, where it grows in soil or on decaying organic matter. It functions as the nutrient-absorbing, branching network of fungal hyphae that supports the growth and reproduction of the fungus.


What does the fruiting body form from underground?

The fruiting body forms from the mycelium that grows underground. The mycelium is the vegetative part of the fungus that absorbs nutrients and serves as the main body of the fungus. When conditions are right, the mycelium can produce a fruiting body above ground to release spores for reproduction.


How does mushroom grow?

Mushrooms grow from spores that develop into mycelium, which is the vegetative part of a fungus. The mycelium then forms the mushroom fruiting body that we commonly see above ground. Mushrooms typically require specific temperature, humidity, and substrate conditions to grow successfully.


A mushroom that you see above ground is actually a?

fruiting body that produces spores for reproduction. The main body of the fungus lives underground as a network of thread-like structures called mycelium.


How mushrooms are made?

Spores which are in mushrooms fall out of gills in the mushroom.(the lines i on the underside of the mushrooms top).Those spores land on the ground and can stay their for years until the right amount of debris and water are supplied.These spores are called dormant until they are ready to produce a mushroom.


The body of most fungi is composed of a mass of hyphae called a a Mushroom b Soma c Mycelium d Fungoid e none of the above?

I think it is C, Mycellium


When was Mycelium Running created?

Mycelium Running was created in 2005.


How many pages does Mycelium Running have?

Mycelium Running has 339 pages.


What is fungal mycelium?

Fungal mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae. It is the network structure that allows fungi to absorb nutrients from their environment and interact with their surroundings. Mycelium plays a crucial role in the growth, reproduction, and ecological function of fungi.


Does cabbage grow above ground or under ground?

Cabbages grow above ground