Pleurotaceae, Pluteaceae, Hygrophoraceae, Clavariaceae, and Physalacriaceae

The tutorial explores the order Agaricales, focusing on various families and species, including Schizophyllum commune, Flammulina, Armillaria, Hygrophoraceae, Pleurotaceae, and Clavariaceae. It discusses the unique characteristics, ecological roles, and potential uses of these fungi, highlighting their reproductive strategies, dispersal mechanisms, and impact on ecosystems.

What is unique about the mating system of Schizophyllum commune?

• It does not require genetic differences for mating.

• It has over 22,000 unique sexes.

• It can reproduce asexually.

• It has only two mating types.

What is the common name for Flammulina velutipes?

• Oyster Mushroom

• Velvet Shank

• Parrot Mushroom

• Fairy Fingers

Why should Armillaria mushrooms be cooked well before consumption?

• They are poisonous when raw.

• They can cause gastric distress if not cooked.

• They lose their flavor when cooked.

• They are too tough to eat raw.

What is the primary ecological role of Armillaria?

• It is a decomposer of animal matter.

• It is a plant pathogen.

• It is a nitrogen fixer.

• It is a pollinator.

What characteristic is common among mushrooms in the Hygrophoraceae family?

• They have waxy or slimy caps.

• They are all poisonous.

• They grow only on conifers.

• They have pink spores.

Which genus in the Hygrophoraceae family is known for its brightly colored caps?

• Hygrocybe

• Armillaria

• Pleurotus

• Clavaria

What is the common name for Pleurotus ostreatus?

• Gray Oyster Mushroom

• Deer Mushroom

• Ivory Waxy Cap

• King Oyster Mushroom

What distinguishes Pluteus mushrooms from others in the Pluteaceae family?

• They grow only in tropical regions.

• They are always poisonous.

• They have a radish-like smell and taste.

• They have a blue cap.

What is the ecological role of Clavaria fungi?

• They are parasitic on insects.

• They fix nitrogen in the soil.

• They decompose leaf litter.

• They are aquatic fungi.

What is the common name for Clavaria vermicularis?

• Velvet Shank

• Parrot Mushroom

• Fairy Fingers

• Witches Hat