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The mushroom that you see above ground is the fruiting ( flowering and spore bearing ) body of a fungus that lives under ground. Mushroom normally refers to the edible varieties, while toadstool refers to the poisonous or inedible ones.

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What is the above ground portion of a plant called?

the above portion of the earth is called the earth's crust


Describe how the above ground portion and the below ground portion of the ecosystem are two interrelated and interdependent communities?

The above ground portion of the ecosystem, including plants and animals, relies on the below ground portion, such as soil microbes and roots, for nutrient absorption and support. In return, the below ground portion benefits from the above ground portion's supply of carbon and energy in the form of leaf litter and root exudates. This interdependence forms a balanced ecosystem where each community plays a vital role in supporting the other's survival and growth.


Why do mushrooms grow above ground?

Mushrooms do generally grow above ground, usually because they grow with the help of fecal matter. However, some mushrooms, referred to as "Truffles," grow underground. I don't know why they do, but pigs can sniff them out.


What is meant by the fruit of a fungus?

The mushroom. The biggest component of a fungus is not what you think of as the mushroom, it's a mass of tiny strands called hyphae. It's only when the fungus is ready to reproduce that it puts up a fruiting body (what we call a mushroom).


Besides the earth what things have a gravitational pull?

Any object that is above the reference level (usually taken as ground level) has potential energy, according to the formula PE = mgh.Any object that is above the reference level (usually taken as ground level) has potential energy, according to the formula PE = mgh.Any object that is above the reference level (usually taken as ground level) has potential energy, according to the formula PE = mgh.Any object that is above the reference level (usually taken as ground level) has potential energy, according to the formula PE = mgh.

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What part of a club fungus grows above the ground?

The fruiting body of a club fungus, known as the mushroom, grows above the ground. It is responsible for producing and dispersing spores for reproduction.


What is the above ground portion of a plant called?

the above portion of the earth is called the earth's crust


Describe how the above ground portion and the below ground portion of the ecosystem are two interrelated and interdependent communities?

The above ground portion of the ecosystem, including plants and animals, relies on the below ground portion, such as soil microbes and roots, for nutrient absorption and support. In return, the below ground portion benefits from the above ground portion's supply of carbon and energy in the form of leaf litter and root exudates. This interdependence forms a balanced ecosystem where each community plays a vital role in supporting the other's survival and growth.


What is the reproductive structure that grows above the ground in fungus called?

The reproductive structure that grows above the ground in fungi is called a mushroom. Mushrooms produce spores that are dispersed into the environment to reproduce.


What do you call the portion of coconut just above the ground where the roots originate?

root neck


How tall can carrots grow?

The average weight of a large radish is 9 grams or 0.3 ounces. A small radish weighs between 1.5 and 2 grams.


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.


Why do mushrooms grow above ground?

Mushrooms do generally grow above ground, usually because they grow with the help of fecal matter. However, some mushrooms, referred to as "Truffles," grow underground. I don't know why they do, but pigs can sniff them out.


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.


Are fiberglass pools usually above-ground pools?

No, they are usually in-ground. Many prefer fiberglass for it's lower cost, easier maintenance, and better algae control.


What are some of the benefits of swimming pools in ground as opposed to the other swimming pools?

In ground swimming pools are usually bigger than above ground pools. Although rather more expensive, in ground pools will last longer than above ground pools.


What is a fungus like shaped like an umbrella?

The most commonly recognized umbrella-shaped fungus is the mushroom. Mushrooms have a cap (the umbrella part) and a stalk that holds them above the ground. This shape helps with spore dispersal and ensures that the mushroom is visible to insects for pollination.