I am a biochemist/microbiologist with an interest in mycology, especially medicinal mushrooms. Editing Wikipedia is an excellent way to recycle trivia accumulated from over a decade of post-secondary education. It's also fun.
Currently on a mission to ensure all fungal taxa get a page, down to genera level. When that's done, will work on fleshing out those stubs so that all articles in WikiProject Fungi are minimum start-class, with more notable taxa becoming at least B or GA class on the assessment scale. Yeah, there's thousands—it's a long-term project. Hopefully I'll learn something about the Fungi along the way. According to the 10th edition of the Dictionary of the Fungi (2008, p. 265), there's 36 classes, 140 orders, 560 families, 8283 genera (including 5101 synonyms) and 97861 species. According to my math that's 9019 articles from Kingdom to genus, plus whatever species articles happen to get written along the way. The WP:fungi chart below gives some indication of the progress.
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337
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41
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759
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11,763
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12,569
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Drop me a line if you'd like a science-related article peer reviewed, I usually enjoy that sort of thing.
 A featured list I've worked on
 - Did you know...
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- 1.
 ... that the "bleeding tooth fungus" is a member of the woody toothed fungus genus Hydnellum?
- 2. ... that the so-called "lobster mushroom" is a delicacy created by one fungus, Hypomyces lactifluorum, parasitising another, usually Russula brevipes?
- 3. ... that Psilocybe montana, the type species of the well-known genus of hallucinogenic mushrooms, does not contain any psychedelic compounds?
- 4. ... that the fungus Albatrellus subrubescens was first collected from Florida and Czechoslovakia?
- 5. ... that the soil-dwelling nematode-killing fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus has been known to cause human eye infections?
- 6. ... that species from the underground-dwelling mushroom genus Gautieria are the preferred food source of the Northern flying squirrel?
- 7. ... that the small bright-blue mushroom Entoloma hochstetteri is featured on the reverse side of the New Zealand $50 bank note?
- 8. ... that the Sclerodermataceae, a family of fungi, contains species with common names such as "hard-skinned puffballs", "earthstars" and "prettymouths"?
- 9. ... that the edible mushroom Agaricus abruptibulbus grows better in the presence of the normally toxic element cadmium?
- 10. ... that mushrooms of the genus Calostoma are sometimes called "prettymouth" because of peristome tissue that appears on them when they expand?
- 11. ... that the fungus Podaxis is often used as face paint by the Australian Aborigines?
- 12. ... that puffballs of fungal genus Bovista have been used in homeopathic medicineto treat a wide variety of ailments?
- 13. ... that species of "cannonball fungi" genus Sphaerobolus may forcibly eject their spores a horizontal distance of 6 meters?
- 14. ... that the oak mazegill fungus Daedalea quercina has been used as a horse-comb and as a bee anesthetic?
- 15. ... that filamentous fungi of genus Geomyces have been implicated in White-nose syndrome, a fungal disease causing high mortality in bats?
- 16. ... that the Indian Paint fungus (Echinodontium tinctorium), a member of the fungal family Echinodontiaceae, was used by Native Americans to make red pigments?
- 17. ... that the "noble polypore" (mushroom species Bridgeoporus nobilissimus) was the first fungus to be listed as endangered by any private or public agency in the United States?
- 18. ... that species Fuligo septica, called the "dog-vomit slime mold", can tolerate unusually high levels of the metal zinc?
- 19. ... that wood infected by the "green elfcup" fungus, species Chlorociboria aeruginascens, is used in the manufacture of decorative inlaid woodwork like Tunbridge ware and parquetry?
- 20. ... that the "lung lichen", species Lobaria pulmonaria, has been used for dyeing, tanning, perfume manufacturing, and brewing?
- 21. ... that tree moss, lichen species Pseudevernia furfuracea, was used in ancient Egyptian embalming?
- 22. ... that the specific epithet of the mushroom species Crepidotus versutus is derived from the Latin word meaning "clever"?
- 23. ... that bird's nest fungi from the genus Crucibulum (Crucibulum laeve pictured) rely on falling rain to help disperse their spores?
- 24. ... that some members of the fungal family Orbiliaceae can lasso nematodes using outgrowths of their hyphae?
- 25. ... that when it was first described in the late 1600s, the earthstar fungus Geastrum fornicatum was named Fungus anthropomorphus for its resemblance to the human form?
- 26. ... that species in the fungal genus Cyathus produce bioactive compounds with antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidative properties?
- 27. ... that the "orange tooth" fungus, Hydnellum aurantiacum, is considered critically endangered in the United Kingdom?
- 28. ... that the putrid stench of the "latticed stinkhorn" fungus Clathrus ruber (pictured) attracts insects to help disperse its spores?
- 29. ... that immature specimens of the lantern stinkhorn fungus (pictured), with an odor of dog feces, sewage, or rotting flesh when mature, are considered an edible and medicinal delicacy in China?
- 30. ... that "pig's ears", fungal species Gomphus clavatus, are the only Gomphus species in North America?
- 31. ... that the "scarlet elf cup", fungal species Sarcoscypha coccinea (pictured), has been used medicinally by the Oneida First Nations people?
- 32. ... that thanks to its fluorescence, α-parinaric acid has been used to analyze the stability of beer foam?
- 33. ... that the fungus Humaria hemisphaerica is commonly known as the "hairy fairy cup"?
- 34. ... that consuming the elfin saddle mushroom would result in the harmful formation of monomethylhydrazine, a component of rocket fuel, in your body?
- 35. ... that the white coral fungus Clavulina cristata (pictured) contains the conjugated fatty acid α-parinaric acid?
- 36. ... that Tricholoma ustaloides (pictured), generally considered an inedible species of mushroom, is consumed by inhabitants of some Mexican communities?
- 37. ... that the orange webcap mushroom (pictured) can bioaccumulate the toxic element mercury?
- 38. ... that species from Cookeina (pictured), a genus of cup fungi, are used in Peninsular Malaysia as fish bait?
- 39. ... that the wolf lichen, fungal species Letharia vulpina (pictured), was used historically as a wolf poison by combining it with powdered glass and meat?
- 40. ... that various species in the fungal genus Antrodia, used in Taiwanas traditional medicines, have been shown to have antioxidant and anticancerproperties?
- 41. ... that the stag's horn fungus contains a sugar binding protein with potent anti-tumor properties?
- 42–43. ... that because he misidentified the stalked lattice stinkhorn fungus (pictured) as a new species, George Atkinson was ridiculed in print by fellow mycologist Curtis Gates Lloyd?
- 44. ... that the cobalt crust fungus was selected as the German Mycological Society's fungus of the year in 2009?
- 44–45. ... that two species of bird's nest fungi, Cyathus olla and Cyathus stercoreus, have been researched for use in agriculture?
- 46. ... that the first reported sighting of the bird's nest fungus Cyathus helenae was on mountain scree in the Canadian Rockies?
- 47. ... that detection of fungal infection by the wood-decay fungus Fuscoporia torulosa can be performed in six hours using the polymerase chain reaction?
- 48. ... that a study of lichen growth in the Canadian Rockies showed that Xanthoria elegans (pictured) expands at a rate of 0.5 mm per year for the first century before slowing down?
- 49. ... that the Orange Mycena mushroom is bioluminescent?
- 50–53. ... that several species in the mushroom order Pezizales, such as Geopyxis carbonaria (pictured), Peziza violacea, Peziza praetervisa, and Rhizina undulata, grow on burned-over ground?
- 54. ... that the hexagonal-pored polypore mushroom produces the antifungal polypeptide alveolarin?
- 55. ... that the edibility of the small woodland mushroom Agaricus semotus is disputed, with some sources claiming edibility and others warning of gastrointestinal discomfort?
- 56. ... that the white bird's nest mushroom Crucibulum laeve (pictured) produces a chemical that inhibits an enzyme implicated in the formation of cataracts in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
- 57. ... that Nidula niveo-tomentosa (pictured), a bird's nest fungus in the genus Nidula, produces a chemical that is a major component of raspberry flavor?
- 58. ... that the harefoot mushroom (pictured) lasts only a few hours before its gills dissolve into a black liquid?
- 59. ... that the hallucinogenic mushroom Psilocybe naematoliformis (pictured) was first discovered in a tropical rain forest in the Uxpanapa Region of Veracruz, in southeastern Mexico?
- 60. ... that the cap of the thimble fungus, Verpa conica (pictured), resembles a thimble?
- 61. ... that because of the permanent damage it can cause to living tissue, the old world screwworm fly is not suitable for maggot therapy?
- 62. ... that Verpa bohemica is a saprobic species of fungi distinguished from other species by its enormous spores?
- 63. ... that the larvae of some species of the checkered beetle family Cleridae can consume several times their own body weight?
- 64. ... that the German lichenologist and taxonomist Ferdinand Christian Gustav Arnold had a personal herbarium of 150,000 specimens?
- 65. ... that extracts of the lichen species Cladonia furcata (pictured) can kill leukemia cells?
- 66. ... that the mosaic puffball mushroom (pictured) can bioaccumulate the trace metals copper and zinc?
- 67. ... that the Orange-girdled Parasol mushroom has an odor that has been described as similar to rubber or cut metal?
- 68. ... that the stinkhorn fungus Pseudocolus fusiformis (pictured) is commonly known as the stinky squid?
- 69. ... that some species in the lichen genus Sticta (Sticta hypochra pictured) can be used to assess the age of forests?
- 70. ... that a mutation in the human homolog of the RNA splicing protein Prp24 (pictured) is believed to cause the skin condition disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis?
- 71. ... that Devil's Urn (pictured) is a harbinger of spring?
- 72. ... that the lime-green waxy cap has a limited geographical distribution, having been collected only in California and Mexico?
- 73. ... that the spring orange peel fungus infects caches of pinecones collected by squirrels?
- 74. ... that although it produces its spores on gills, the mushroom Panus conchatus (pictured) is more closely related to species with pores?
- 75. ... that the Golden-scruffy Collybia mushroom has been placed in 14 different genera?
- 76. ... that mushroom species Mycena haematopus (pictured), also known as the "Bleeding Mycena", oozes a red latex when cut?
- 77. ... that the spores of the Column Stinkhorn fungus (pictured) are formed as a bad-smelling gleba smeared on the inside of several column-like appendages?
- 78. ... that the characteristic star-shaped dehiscence of the fungus Geastrum saccatum (pictured) is thought to be due to the buildup of crystalline calcium oxalate?
- 79. ... that the giant leucopax mushroom has bioactive compounds with antioxidative, antibiotic, and anti-cancer properties?
- 80. ... that the "Devil's Cigar" is a mushroom found only in Texas and Japan?
- 81. ... that the powdery mildew fungus Phyllactinia guttata has gelatinous filaments thought to help it adhere to leaves?
- 82. ... that extracts from the elastic saddle fungus can dissolve fibrin blood clots?
- 83. ... that the fungus Helvella acetabulum resembles a cabbage leaf?
- 84. ... that the fungus Helvella corium has been found growing on caustic spoil mounds of a soda factory and on uranium tailings?
- 85. ... that the Dogger Bank itch is a skin condition prevalent in fishermen who work in the North Sea?
- 86. ... that the "wrinkled peach" (pictured) mushroom requires light from the red end of the visible spectrum to induce fruiting?
- 87. ... that the whitish powder found on the spore sac of the beaked earthstar (pictured) is made of crystalline calcium oxalate?
- 88. ... that colonization of mature black spruce trees by jelly drops (pictured) helps protect them from future infection by rot-causing fungi?
- 89. ... that species in the fungal genus Rhodocollybia have spores that are dextrinoid?
- 90–91. ... that the false earthstar (pictured) in the fungal family Astraeaceae can open and close its rays in response to changes in humidity?
- 92. ... that the rust fungus Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis is the first plant pathogen approved by the United States Department of Agriculture as a biological control agent?
- 93. ... that the fungal genus Hericium includes the monkey's head fungus, used in Traditional Chinese medicine?
- 94. ... that the edible fungus Polyozellus multiplex (pictured) has attracted research interest as a possible chemopreventative agent against stomach cancer?
- 95. ... that the puffball mushroom Calvatia sculpta (pictured) has been described as "a cross between a geodesic dome and a giant glob of meringue"?
- 96. ... that Geastrum triplex is considered the largest of the earthstar fungi?
- 97. ... that the largest specimens of the sandy stiltball fungus have been found growing in floodplains with halophilic vegetation?
- 98. ... that the yellow wart (pictured) is often confused with the fly agaric?
- 99. ... that in Mexico, the mushroom Boletus frostii (pictured) is commonly known as panzia agria, which translates to "sour belly"?
- 100. ... that the yellow earth tongue (pictured) has been described as a fungus one is likely to find while looking for something else?
- 101. ... that the grisette is enjoyed by cows?
- 102. ... that upon coming in contact with an alkali solution, the hairs of the fungus Microstoma floccosum will swell and then dissolve?
- 103. ... that species in the fungal genus Ameliella have been found in the Skibotn area in central Northern Norway, a hotspot of lichen species diversity?
- 104–5. ... that species in the fungal genus Wynnea (W. americana, pictured) have asci that are capped by a hinged operculum?
- 106. ... that female yellow mites (pictured) are produced from unfertilized eggs, a process called thelytoky?
- 107. ... that the toxic mushroom Amanita abrupta (pictured) damages the liver in a manner similar to the destroying angel and the deathcap?
- 108. ... that injuring Lactarius indigo will make it bleed a blue milk that slowly turns green?
- 109. ... that Galerina sulciceps is considered the most toxic mushroom?
- 110. ... that the appearance of the decorated Pholiota (pictured) at a 1994 North Carolina mushroom foray led its re-classification two years later?
- 111. ... that several Armillaria species are bioluminescent?
- 112. ... that application of iron salts will turn a white coral green?
- 113–8. ... that the mushrooms Boletus zelleri, B. mirabilis, Suillus americanus, S. brevipes, S. lakei, and Leccinum manzanitae are all examples of edible boletes?
- 114. ... that Spinellus fusiger is a pin mold that parasitizes several species of mushrooms?
- 115. ... that Cantharellus lateritius (pictured) may typically be distinguished from other chanterelles by its smooth under surface?
- 116. ... that the spiny puffball (pictured), an edible fungus, can inhibit the growth of several bacteria pathogenic to humans?
- 117–22. ... that Disciotis venosa, Hygrophorus subalpinus, Mycena overholtsii, Plectania nannfeldtii, Ramaria botrytis, and Clitocybe glacialis (pictured) are all mushrooms that grow in or near snowbanks?
- 123. ... that the yellow-green mushroom Entoloma rodwayi of wet forests in Tasmania turns a vivid blue-green upon drying?
- 124. ... that the mushroom Entoloma austroprunicolor of Tasmania's wet forests changes from bluish-purple, to reddish purple, to purplish grey as it ages?
- 125. ... that consumption of the psychoactive mushroom Psilocybe argentipes by mice who compulsively bury marbles significantly inhibits this behaviour?
- 126. ... that Aliquandostipitaceae members have the widest hyphae in the Ascomycetes?
- 127. ... that species in the aquatic fungus family Loramycetaceae have spores with gelatinous sheaths thought to act as flotation devices?
- 128. ... that the fruiting structures of Conidiosporomyces fungi grow in the ovaries of various grass species?
- 129. ... that the Lulworthiaceae are a family of marine fungi that typically grow on submerged wood or seaweed?
- 130. ... that infection by pistil smut induces the development of female sex organs in a male?
- 131. ... that the fruiting structures of Conidiosporomyces fungi grow in the ovaries of various grass species?
- 132. ... the Halloween genes include spook, spookier, phantom, disembodied, shadow and shade?
- 132. ... that Mycena nargan was so named because its white speckles were like the eyes of the mythical nargun of Australian aborigines?
- 133. ... that the painted suillus (pictured) is not, in fact, the feeding appendages of an underground monster that wants to eat your face?
- 134. ... that hairy black cups use toxic chemicals to kill living things?
- 135. ... that some have dared eat the eggs of the devil's dipstick?
- 136. ... that the mushroom species Russula albidula is commonly known as the "boring white Russula"?
- 137/38. ... that the odor of the North American mushroom species carrot-foot Amanita (pictured) has been compared to an old ham bone, while the related gunpowder Lepidella smells of bleaching powder?
- 139. ... that the exposed flesh of the mushroom Boletus amygdalinus (pictured) will immediately turn blue when cut?
- 140. ... that the scales of the flaming Pholiota are easily sloughed off due to the gelatinous hyphae that make up the cap surface?
- 141. ... that the bolete eater which attacks boletes is actually another type of fungus?
- 142. ... that the mushroom Cystodermella cinnabarina can only be distinguished from similar fungi by performing chemical tests and microscopic analysis of spores, basidia and cystidia?
- 143. ... that the red pigment of the Christmas wreath lichen (pictured) is one of several chemicals that help the organism survive inhospitable environments?
- 144–45. ... that the rare Banksia verticillata (pictured) is threatened by three fungi – aerial canker, dieback and honey mushroom?
- 146. ... that it is uncertain whether the brown and white American star-footed Amanitas are different species?
- 147. ... that the edible mushroom Hygrophorus agathosmus smells like almonds?
- 148. ... that only eastern Northern American strains of the bitter oyster (pictured), a widely distributed mushroom species, are bioluminescent?
- 149. ... that the fungal genus Polytolypa is known from a single specimen found growing on dung of the North American porcupine?
- 150. ... that the royal fly agaric (pictured) was the German Mycological Society's "Mushroom of the Year" in 2000?
- 151. ... that the pinwheel Marasmius (pictured) releases its spores in response to rain, rather than circadian rhythm like other mushrooms?
- 153. ... that the mushroom Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus has been described as "beautiful, but bitter-tasting"?
- 154. ... that the fruit bodies of the fungus Agaricus texensis (pictured) have adapted to growth in dry habitats?
- 155. ... that the bleeding tooth fungus (pictured) secretes a red juice that contains an anticoagulant similar in biological activity to heparin?
- 156. ... that Spongiforma, a sponge-like bolete newly described in 2009, smells like coal tar?
- 157. ... that a humongous fungus (example pictured) caused a media stir after it was reported to cover an area of 37 acres (15 ha), weigh at least 21,000 pounds (10,000 kg), and be 1,500 years old?
- 158. ... that the deadly skullcap (pictured) may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, a coma, kidney failure, or even death within seven days after eating?
- 159. ... that Banksiamyces are fungi that grow on the dead "cones" of Banksia species?
- 160–1. ... that witches' butter (pictured) is a jelly fungus that grows parasitically on a crust fungus?
- 162. ... that the Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever has patented several antifreeze proteins produced by a species of kidney lichen, due to their ability to modify ice formation in frozen foods?
- 163. ... that black witches' butter (pictured) is a wood-decay fungus that loosens the bark of its host by disintegrating the vascular cambium?
- 164. ... that the fungal genus Sebacina includes species that can encrust the stem bases of living plants?
- 165–6. ... that the yellow morel was once a Phallus?
- 167. ... that the specific name of the newly described fungus Suillus quiescens refers to the ability of its spores to lay dormant in the soil until pine roots are encountered?
- 168. ... that despite being named for its distribution in the western hemisphere, the fungus Sarcoscypha occidentalis (pictured) is also found in Asia?
- 169. ... that the type species of fungal genus Clavaria (pictured) is commonly known as "fairy fingers"?
- 170. ... the specific name of the Gabonese fungus Pulveroboletus bembae is derived from the name used by the Baka people for the tree it associates with?
- 171. ... that the fungus Mycena californiensis (pictured) was "resurrected" in 1999?
- 172. ... that the Guangzhou destroying angel has fatally poisoned almost 30 people since the year 2000?
- 173. ... that a specimen of the bioaccumulator fungus Sarcosphaera coronaria (example pictured) was found to contain the highest concentration of arsenic ever reported in a mushroom?
- 174. ... that the branched shanklet is a mushroom that grows on the decomposing remains of other mushrooms?
- 175. ... that the eastern North American destroying angel contains cyclic peptides that, if consumed, can cause kidney failure, liver failure, and/or death?
- 176. ... that Fossas (pictured) have lengthy mating sessions because the male's erect penis has backwards-pointing spines along most of its length?
- 177. ... that the violet coral fungus (pictured) contains lectins that can cause white blood cells to clump together?
- 178. ... that hairy black cups (pictured) are the type species of fungal genus Pseudoplectania?
- 179. ... that Charles E. Fairman (pictured) was an American physician who had a personal herbarium of 23,000 fungi?
- 180. ... that in mycology, a sanctioned name refers to those used in early taxonomical works by Linnaeus, Persoon or Fries?
- 181. ... that while interned in a Japanese POW camp, the Dutch mycologist Marinus Anton Donk cultured yeast to ferment rice, producing much-needed vitamins for fellow prisoners?
- 182. ... that together with his wife Arvilla, American mycologist Job Bicknell Ellis collected, dried, and distributed 200,000 specimens of fungi to subscribers?
- 183. ... that the rufous candy cap mushroom (pictured) has been used by San Francisco Bay Area chefs in various desserts?
- 184–94 ... that "milkcaps" can be orange (pictured), bright yellow, golden, woolly, downy, northern, sticky, smoky, velvety, deceptive, or vulgar?
- 195. ... that "little white", a mushroom in the fungal genus Trogia, has been implicated in the deaths of about 400 people in Yunnan, China?
- 196. ... that the cap surface of the mushroom Strobilomyces foveatus (pictured) is covered with scales, while the spore surface is covered with spines?
- 197. ... that a species of mushroom in the genus Phlebopus can attain cap diameters of up to 1 meter (3.3 ft)?
- 198. ... that young specimens of the mushroom Coprinellus impatiens have a powdery stem that eventually sloughs off to leave a smooth surface?
- 199–207. ... that webcaps can be yellow (pictured), variable, cinnamon, frosty, bitter, goliath, bruising, gassy, or contrary?
- 208–9. ... that Sarcoscypha dudleyi was named after the botanist William Russell Dudley?
- 210. ... that the slimy mushroom Hygrophorus eburneus (pictured) is commonly known as the "cowboy's handkerchief"
- 211. ... that the edible mushroom Lactarius sanguifluus can bioaccumulate heavy metals from polluted soil, such as near roadsides subject to heavy traffic?
- 212. ... that scaly ink cap mushrooms (pictured) can attack and consume soil bacteria by growing hyphae that secrete digestive compounds?
- 213–4. ... that the Amanita species A. atkinsoniana (pictured) and A. ravenelii have an odor resembling bleaching powder?
- 215–9. ... that Geastrum leptospermum, G. jurei, G. welwitschii and G. quadrifidum (pictured) are species of earthstar fungi that elevate their spore sacs?
- 220. ... that the club fungus Clavariadelphus ligula is commonly known as the strap coral?
- 221–32. ... that bonnets may be orange (pictured), clustered, scarlet, frosty, mealy, ivory, nitrous, grooved, snapping, milking, bleeding, or bulbous?
- 233. ... that the salt-shaker earthstar is distinguished from other earthstar fungi by the presence of numerous holes on top of its spore sac?
- 234. ... that the apricot jelly fungus (pictured) can be used raw in salads, pickled, candied, or fermented to produce wine?
- 235. ... that when cut or injured, the poisonous mushroom Lactarius vinaceorufescens will ooze a white latex that rapidly turns sulfur-yellow?
- 236. ... that the salt-shaker earthstar is distinguished from other earthstar fungi by the presence of numerous holes on top of its spore sac?
- 237. ... that the Penicillium fungus in blue cheese is parasexual?"
- 238–9. ... that the type species of the fungal genus Boletellus is the pineapple bolete (pictured)?
- 240–7. ... that the mushrooms Mycena clariviolacea, M. fonticola, M. fuscoaurantiaca, M. intersecta, M. lanuginosa, M. multiplicata, M. mustea, and M. nidificata, newly described in 2007, are only known from Kanagawa, Japan?
- 248. ... that the parasitic mushroom Pholiota squarrosa may smell like garlic, lemon, radish, onion, or skunk?
- 249. ... that the mushroom Clitopilus byssisedoides, formally described as new to science in 2010, was discovered growing in a German hothouse?"
- 250. ... that extracts of the red volva Amanita can cause high blood sugar in mice?
- 251. ... that the mycelium of the mushroom Mycena maculata glows?
- 252. ... that Podostroma cornu-damae can shrink your brain, make your skin fall off, cause you to speak and move abnormally and kill you?"
- 253. ... that Phallus calongei is a pink-tipped phallic mushroom covered with greenish slime?
- 254. ... that although the fungus Aseroe coccinea was characterized in 1989, its validation as a species was delayed until 2007 because the initial description was not in Latin?
- 255. ... that Psilocybe semilanceata (pictured) is the world's most common psychoactive mushroom?
- 256. ... that stingless bees put the slimy spore mass of the fungus Staheliomyces cinctus (pictured) into their pollen baskets?
- 257. ... that when choosing Suillus pungens mushrooms for the table, one should pick young specimens to avoid "fat, agitated maggots"?
- 258. ... that the Mount Baker waxy cap was named after the volcano on which it was first collected?
- 259. ... that a novel pigment with antibiotic properties was discovered in fruit bodies of the golden-edge bonnet (pictured)?
- 260–3. ... that the three species of the fungal genus Collybia—C. cookei (pictured), C. cirrhata, and C. tuberosa—all grow on the decomposing remains of other mushrooms?
- 264. ... that the devil's matchstick (pictured) supplies fixed nitrogen to the environment?
- 265. ... that the Bengal Slow Loris (pictured) is found in numerous protected areas, yet is still threatened by poaching and illegal logging?
- 266. ... that the Javan Slow Loris (pictured) is threatened by the exotic pet trade and was included in the 2008–2010 list of "The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates"?
- 267. ... that the mushroom Auriscalpium vulgare (pictured) is named for an instrument used for personal hygiene?
- 268. ... that when first described in the 1890s, the Bornean Slow Loris was said to have the face of a bear, the hands of a monkey, and to move like a sloth?
- 269–75. ... that the New Zealand mushrooms Amanita australis, A. nothofagi, Entoloma haastii, Mycena cystidiosa, M. minirubra, and Oudemansiella australis were all described by Greta Stevenson as new to science?
- 276. ... that the mushroom Cortinarius vanduzerensis (pictured) is so slimy that it has been described as "much too slippery to be of value"?
- 277–8. ... that slippery Jills wear a baggy veil?
- 279. ... that the rare European fungus Episphaeria fraxinicola produces minute cup-like [basidiocarp|fruit bodies]] on the bark of ash trees?
- 280. ... that although the fungus Aseroe floriformis was named for its resemblance to a flower, it smells like cow dung?
- 281. ... that the depiction of the European hallucinogenic mushroom Psilocybe hispanica in rock art suggests it might have been used in prehistoric religious rituals 6,000 years ago?
- 282. ... that the slow lorises that are illegally caught and traded as exotic pets have their front teeth cut out (pictured) due to fear of their toxic bite?
- 283. ... that the fruit bodies of the Australian secotioid fungus Gymnogaster boletoides will turn bright blue when injured or bruised?
- 284. ... that the common bonnet produces hydrolytic enzymes that contribute to carbon cycling?
- 285. ... that Spongiforma squarepantsii is a sponge-like bolete that lives in Malaysia?
- 286. ... that the hairy rubber cup fungus (pictured) kills nematodes?
- 287. ... that young mushrooms of Pholiota communis are sticky?
- 288. ... that the fungus Tremella encephala was officially described in 1801, but it was not known until 1961 that its central core is actually the remains of its host Stereum sanguinolentum?
- 289. ... that the Oregon white truffle is a major component of the diet of Northern flying squirrels?
- 290. ... that the aquatic fungus Limnoperdon has been described as a floating puffball?
- 291–2. ... that inhaling spores from the devil's snuff-box can cause the respiratory disease lycoperdonosis?
- 293. ... that the most recently described member of the fungal genus Spongiforma (pictured) is named after the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants?
- 294. ... that the North American mushroom species Tylopilus tabacinus has an odor that has been described variously as indistinct, fruity, fishy, or pungent?
- 295. ... that the cap of the mushroom Lactarius rupestris is not cracked enough for section Edules?
- 296–7. ... that the psychoactive mushroom Psilocybe pelliculosa (pictured) resembles P. washingtonensis so closely that a microscope is needed to reliably distinguish between them?
- 298. ... that Thelephora palmata is among the stinkiest fungi in the forest?
- 299–300. ... that the black velvet bolete is not the false one?
- 301. ... that the rare magic mushroom Psilocybe tampanensis (pictured) was found after its discoverer skipped a "boring taxonomic conference" to go mushroom hunting?
- 302. ... that the psychedelic mushroom Psilocybe yungensis (pictured) is used in mystic ritual by the Mazatecs?
- 303–6. ... that the fungi Aquamarina speciosa, Keissleriella rara, Massarina carolinensis and Paraphaeosphaeria pilleata were discovered growing on stems of dead black needlerush plants (pictured)?
- 307. ... that the "children of the water" were considered to be the "flesh of the gods"?
- 308. ... that microbiologist Charles Thom was awarded the first PhD from the University of Missouri in 1899?
- 309–13. ... that the fungi Callistosporium vinosobrunneum, Marasmiellus hapuuarum, Marasmius koae, Mycena marasmielloides, and Pleurocybella ohiae, newly described in 2011, are known only from the wet forests of Hawaii?
- 314. ... the purple pouch fungus is white before its emergence from the ground exposes it to light?
- 315. ... that wood wasps and their fungal symbionts, Amylostereum fungi (pictured), may cause a total economic loss of $254 million per year for the Canadian forest industry over the next 20 years?
- 315. ... that the fungus species Hygrophorus olivaceoalbus (pictured) is nearly extinct in France?
- 316. ... that eating Lactarius deterrimus (pictured) causes red urine?
- 317. ... that some Mexican curanderos use the psychedelic mushroom Psilocybe hoogshagenii (pictured) to divine the location of objects or animals that have been lost or stolen?
- 318. ... that mature specimens of the edible Oregon brown truffle (pictured) have an odor similar to Camembert cheese?
- 319. ... that despite being one of the most common polypores in the eastern United States, the fungus Antrodia serialiformis was not recognized as a distinct species until 2009?
- 320. ... that the mushroom Stropharia semiglobata (pictured on llama dung) has been recorded growing on the feces of a wide range of herbivores, including rabbits, bears, and wallabies?
- 321. ... that pig-ear cups were reported from Iceland in 2007?
- 322. ... that the piggyback rosegill mushroom grows parasitically on other mushrooms?
- 323. ... that the yellow unicorn Entoloma (pictured) is so named because of the sharp umbo on the top of its cap?
- 324. ... that the creosote odor of the poisonous mushroom Agaricus hondensis intensifies when it is cooked?
- 325. ... that the psychedelic mushroom Psilocybe makarorae (pictured) was described by two New Zealand mycologists known to assist police in prosecuting those who illegally collected the species?
- 326. ... that Christina's rootshank was named by Swedish mycologist Miles Berkeley after his wife?
- 327. ... that the edible mushroom Gyroporus cyanescens (pictured) quickly turns dark blue if it is injured?
- 328. ... that the first documented specimens of the spring beauty rust were collected by a former mayor of Buffalo, New York?
- 329. ... that Zeus was discovered on Mount Olympus?
- 330. ... that spraying the bright yellow mushroom Boletus curtisii with methanol will make the color disappear?
- 331. ... that the fuzztop mushroom was named for being "cow-colored"?
- 332. ... that the fungus Pluteus nevadensis was named after the Colima volcano?
- 333. ... that the mushroom Mycena atkinsoniana will "bleed" yellow-orange juice when injured?
- 334. ... that although collected in 1958, the fungus Engleromyces sinensis was not described as a new species until 52 years later?
- 335. ... that the odor of the mushroom Cortinarius camphoratus (pictured) has been likened to old goats, burnt horn, and sweaty feet?
- 336. ... the spores of the mushroom Boletellus russellii are grooved and furrowed like its stem?
- 337. ... that species in the fungal genus Endogone are important in the ecology of plant succession in sand dunes?
- 338–9. ... that the butter-foot bolete (pictured) and red-capped butter bolete are in the same section?
- 340. ... that Podoserpula (pictured) has a unique form of fruit body not known in any other fungi?
- 341. ... that Parasola auricoma mushrooms are short-lived, typically lasting only a few hours?
- 342–3. ... that the night-light mushroom is one of over 70 species of bioluminescent fungi?
- 344. ... that the edible mushroom Agaricus bernardii is often found along roads that have been de-iced with salt?
- 345. ... that the foul-smelling greenish-brown slime in the lattice of the fungus Colus hirudinosus attracts insects that help disperse its spores?
- 346. ... that yellow fairy cups (pictured) are one of the most common small discos?
- 347. ... that the Tasmanian mushroom Entoloma mathinnae is named after a 19th-century indigenous Australian girl?
- 348-354. ... that the Lepiota mushroom species L. ananya, L. anupama, L. babruka, L. babruzalka, L. harithaka, L. nirupama, L. shveta, and L. zalkavritha all have names derived from Sanskrit?
- 355–7. ... that Boletus abruptibulbus, Leccinum arenicola, and Phylloporus arenicola are the only North American Boletaceae mushrooms that grow in coastal sand dunes?
- 358. ... that the domicile cup fungus degrades wooden historical monuments in Moldavia?
- 359–66. ... that the truffle-like species Cortinarius argyrionus, C. basorapulus, C. caesibulga, C. cinereoroseolus, C. kaputarensis, C. maculobulga, C. nebulobrunneus, and C. sinapivelus, all newly described in 2010, are known only from New South Wales?
- 367. ... that ceramic parchment grows on rotting wood?
- 368–73. ... that Tuber lijiangense, T. microspermum, T. microspiculatum, T. polyspermum, T. sinoalbidum, and T. sinoexcavatum are Chinese truffles that have been described as new species in the past two years?
- 374. ... that the stark color changes undergone by the mushroom Boletus pseudosulphureus led one author to suggest that its "personal grooming skills go to hell in a handbasket"?
- 375–81. ... that Geastrum fimbriatum, Lycoperdon marginatum, P. rubicundus, Scleroderma polyrhizum, S. verrucosum, Clathrus crispus and the wood witch are fungi that have been featured on postage stamps?
- 382. ... that the edible African species Amanita zambiana is sometimes called the "Christmas mushroom" because it is most abundant in December and early January?
- 383. ... that the appressorium—a specialized cell typical of many fungal plant pathogens—can develop enough turgor pressure to puncture Mylar?
- 384. ... that if handled, the flaming gold bolete fungus will stain one's hands yellow?
- 385. ... that the black lines formed by Coccomyces dentatus result from antagonistic interactions between individuals of different genotypes?
- 386. ... that the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus sydowii causes aspergillosis in sea fans and may be carried between them by the flamingo tongue snail?
- 387. ... that you need a microscope to reliably distinguish a pine spike from its relatives?
- 388. ... that the silky rosegill – once wrongly implicated in a case of fatal mushroom poisoning – was called the "ghost mushroom"?
- 389. ... that male Suillia flies pick a Hebeloma radicosum mushroom and actively defend their territory while waiting to mate with females?
- 390. ... that the once rare mulch fieldcap mushroom has become more common due to the increasing use of woodchip mulch in ornamental flower beds?
- 391. ... that the edible bear's head fungus (pictured) once grew to a mass of about 100 lb (45 kg)?
- 392. ... that according to Swedish peasant folklore, the lichen Vulpicida (pictured), when consumed, kills foxes but not dogs or wolves?
- 393–403. ... that the bolete mushrooms B. illudens, B. carminiporus (pictured), B. miniato-olivaceus, B. projectellus, B. rubripes, B. subvelutipes, Boletinellus merulioides, Phylloporus leucomycelinus, P. rhodoxanthus, Pulveroboletus ravenelii, and Suillus cothurnatus can be used to make dyes?
- 404. ... that the fungus Rhopalomyces elegans can be grown on a medium containing baby beef liver and lamb fat?
- 405. ... that black-leg causes white rot?
- 406–13. ... that coral fungi can be red, yellow, beige, ashen, upright, green-staining, bitter, or blah?
- 414. ... that the austro dripping bonnet probably had a Gondwanan origin?
- 415. ... that consuming the cinnamon bracket fungus can cause symptoms of neurotoxicity, and violet urine?
- 416–7. ... that the grass genus names Tuctoria and Orcuttia are anagrams?
- 418. ... that Carolina false morels should not be eaten because they may contain a compound that, when digested, breaks down into a rocket fuel propellant?
- 419. ... that kissing the spotted cort mushroom (pictured) may help in its identification?
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