Fantastic Fungi

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Across
  1. 3. Thread-like structures forming fungal networks
  2. 5. Use of fungi to clean up environmental pollutants
  3. 6. Parasitic fungi that infect insects
  4. 8. A prized edible mushroom with a honeycomb appearance
  5. 9. Ecological role of most fungi
  6. 11. Structures under the cap that produce spores
  7. 12. A kingdom of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter
  8. 13. Stalk that supports the mushroom cap
  9. 16. Fungal equivalent of a seed
  10. 18. Toxic compound produced by some fungi
  11. 19. Property of some mushrooms that glow in the dark
  12. 21. Mutual relationship between fungi and plants
  13. 24. Body Visible part of a fungus that produces spores
  14. 25. Organism that feeds on decaying organic matter
  15. 26. Scientist who studies fungi
  16. 29. Genus that includes deadly and hallucinogenic species
  17. 30. Method to identify mushrooms by color of falling spores (two words)
  18. 31. Glucans Immune-supporting compounds found in mushrooms
  19. 32. Mane Brain-boosting mushroom with cascading white spines
  20. 33. Protein fungi secrete to break down organic material
Down
  1. 1. Fungal group including yeasts and molds
  2. 2. Natural process fungi help with by breaking down organic matter
  3. 4. Underground fungal network connecting plants
  4. 7. A genus of mushrooms with sponge-like pores
  5. 10. The top part of a mushroom, often umbrella-shaped (two words)
  6. 14. Study of the cultural use of fungi
  7. 15. Symbiotic association between fungi and plant roots
  8. 17. Fungi known as the “mushroom of immortality”
  9. 20. Fungi are called nature’s version of this digital concept
  10. 21. Material fungi grow on, like logs or soil
  11. 22. A symbiotic organism made of fungus and algae or cyanobacteria
  12. 23. Underground mushroom highly valued in cuisine
  13. 27. Fungal division that includes mushrooms and puffballs
  14. 28. Process aided by yeasts in making bread, beer, and wine