Fascinating Facts About Fungi

Fungi are not just mushroom, but an entire kingdom of organisms! They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter and releasing vital nutrients back into the soil.

Did you know?

• Mushrooms are the fruiting body of a fungus, most of which stays hidden underground or inside its host.
• Some fungi glow in the dark, a phenomenon known as bioluminescence!
• The largest living organism on Earth is a fungus, Armillaria ostoyae, which covers over 3.4 square miles in Oregon!
• Fungi have amazing medicinal properties and have been used to develop antibiotics like penicillin and help in cancer treatments.