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