3 Main Phyla
- Basidiomycota - umbrella shaped mushrooms
- Ascomycota - produce spores in special pods
- Deuteromycota - "left overs", dont fit in the other groups
Common Organism
Death Cap
The world's most dangerous mushroom
Genus name Amanita
Species name Phalloides
Lives on the roots of trees
Gets food by absorbing it
5 Interesting Facts
Reported in California, New York, and Oregon
People from Southeast Asia mistake it with the Paddy Straw, eat it, then die soon later
Most people are unaware of the deadliness
Responsible for most mushroom poisonings in the world
Usually seen between September and November
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