Family Agaricaceae

The video explores the subphyla of Basidiomycota, focusing on Agaricomycotina and its classes. It delves into the Agaricales order, highlighting the Agaricaceae family and various mushrooms like Agaricus bisporus. The phenomenon of fairy rings and their folklore is discussed, followed by an examination of puffballs and gasteroid fungi. The video concludes with insights into Lepiotoid and Coprinus mushrooms.

Which subphylum of Basidiomycota includes most macroscopic mushrooms?

• Pucciniomycotina

• Ustilaginomycotina

• Agaricomycotina

• Ascomycota

What class within Agaricomycotina includes most gilled mushrooms?

• Tremellomycetes

• Dacrymycetes

• Agaricomycetes

• Ustilaginomycotina

What is the common name for Agaricus bisporus when it is less mature?

• Portabella

• Cremini

• Shiitake

• Oyster

Which mushroom is responsible for the most poisonings in North America?

• Agaricus campestris

• Chlorophyllum molybdites

• Macrolepiota procera

• Agaricus xanthodermus

What is a notable feature of mushrooms like Agaricus campestris?

• They have a universal veil.

• They form fairy rings.

• They produce a green spore print.

• They are bioluminescent.

What is the folklore associated with fairy rings in Britain and Ireland?

• They are portals to another world.

• They are cursed by witches.

• They are created by dragons.

• They are places where elves and fairies dance.

What is the primary method of spore dispersal for puffballs?

• Raindrops

• Wind

• Self-propulsion

• Animal ingestion

What is the edible stage of the giant puffball?

• When it is dried and cracked

• When it is greenish brown

• When it is mature and brown

• When it is young and white

Which mushroom is known for its evolutionary transition from gilled to gasteroid fungi?

• Lycoperdon perlatum

• Calvatia gigantia

• Endoptychum agaricoides

• Macrolepiota procera

What characteristic distinguishes Lepiotoid mushrooms?

• They grow on dung.

• They are bioluminescent.

• They have a partial veil and free gills.

• They have a green spore print.