Question

compare the different types of fruiting bodies in fungi

Answer 1

fungal fruiting body. the fruiting bodies of fungi contain spores, which are dispersed for reproduction .Mushroom are a familiar example of a fruiting body .Their are formed from hyphae, the tiny threads that make up the bulk of most fungi .

Answer 2

Answer:

Boletes & polypores

Boletes are mushroom-like, but with pores under the cap. Polypores vary from flat to mushroom-like and also have pores.

Stinkhorns, puffballs & birds nest fungi

Stinkhorns are smelly, puffballs are powdery and birds nest fungi are cup-like with "eggs" inside.

Cup fungi

The fruiting bodies are typically shaped like shallow cups or saucers

Coral & jelly fungi

Coral fungi are coral-like in shape, while jelly fungi are jelly-like to the touch.

Stereoid & paint (or skin) fungi

Stereoid fungi are mushroom-like to bracket-like, with a smooth underside. A paint (or skin) fungus looks like an extra skin growing on the surface of some wood.

Flask fungi

These produce their fruiting bodies in small chambers

Truffle-like fungi

Truffle-like fruiting bodies are generally out of sight, underground.

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