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Mushrooms under the Microscope

Mushrooms under the Microscope

Nov 26th 2017

Mushrooms, also known as fungi or toadstools, are the spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus. The mushroom typically grows above ground or on top of its food source (on a log, or out the side of a mossy tree). A mushroom has a stem and a cap along with gills. The gills of the mushroom are often examined under a microscope to identify the mushroom classification. The terms mushroom and toadstool d …
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