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Puffballs are a type of mushroom. They are in the fungus kingdom. Puffballs and other mushrooms grow from an underground organism. The part above ground is actually a reproductive structure designed to spread the spores.

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What is the taxonomic levels of puffballs?

Puffballs belong to the taxonomic kingdom Fungi. Within this kingdom, they are classified in the division Basidiomycota, class Agaricomycetes, and order Agaricales. The genus Calvatia includes most puffball species.


Where do puffballs typically grow in the wild?

Puffballs typically grow in the wild in grassy areas, forests, and meadows.


Which of these are mushrooms most closley related to?

Mushrooms are most closely related to molds, as they both belong to the fungal kingdom. Both mushrooms and molds are multicellular organisms that obtain nutrients through the decomposition of organic matter.


How do you puffballs obtain energy?

Puffballs obtain energy through a process called photosynthesis. They contain chlorophyll, which captures sunlight and converts it into energy through the chemical process of photosynthesis. This energy is used by the puffballs for growth and survival.


How do spores escape puffballs?

by exploding


How do puffballs eat?

they eat soil


What are most related to mushrooms?

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Is the puffball poisonus?

No, some puffballs are not poisonous and yes, some puffballs are poisonous.Specifically, the term puffball generally designates any one of three categories under that name. The category of true puffballs includes mushrooms which are not poisonous and which are best eaten when the inside flesh still is undeveloped and white-colored. The category of false puffballs includes deadly agaric mushrooms while that of stalked puffballs should be avoided as not poisonous but not generally edible.


Which class of fungi does your puffballs belong to?

Lycoperdales


What mushrooms are most closely related to?

puffballs


What was the type of money used in 1600?

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List one member of the sac fungi?

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