Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135755785
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 23.4, Problem 1CT
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To determine:

Whether the fungus’s genetic unity sufficient evidence for it to be considered single individual or additional evidence is required.

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The largest species of a fungus Armillaria solidipes also known as the honey mushroom. It is considered a humongous fungus as it spreads over 2,400 acres of land in Oregon and weighs about more than 7,500 tons.

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To determine:

Whether the claim of “world’s largest organism” for fungi is valid or not.

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Basidiomycetes are the filamentous and basidiospores containing fungi. In this group, the spores are produced on structures called basidia. Basidiomycete is that division of fungi which includes mushroom, puffballs, and stinkhorns. Armillaria solidipes which are considered as the largest organism on Earth belongs to this group.

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