
Mushroom Fruiting Bodies
🍄 What is a Mushroom Fruiting Body? The fruiting body is the reproductive structure of a fungus—what we commonly call a mushroom. It’s the part that grows above ground (or on the surface of the substrate) and is responsible for producing and dispersing spores. 🧬 Structure of the Fruiting Body A typical mushroom fruiting body consists of: Cap (pileus): The umbrella-shaped top that protects the spore-producing surface. Gills, pores, or teeth: Located under the cap, where spores are produced (depending on the species). Stipe (stem): Supports the cap and elevates it to aid spore dispersal. Spores: Microscopic reproductive units that...