
What is Mycology?
Hello Defenders! Here we’re going to talk about something you might have heard of, but probably don’t know too well…Mycology, the study of fungi! While a botanist studies plants, and a zoologist studies animals, a mycologist is a person who studies the world of fungi. Mycologists try and learn the biochemical traits of these organisms,…

What is a fungus?
Why did the rabbit want to be friends with the mushroom? Because he was a Fun-Guy!!! Bad jokes aside…what does it really mean to be a fungi? Aren’t they just like plants…they look kind of the same, right? Well the truth is, the world of fungi is very unique, and separate from both plant and…

How do Fungi eat?
What do fun guys eat? And how do they do it? I mean, fungi… Fungi are eukaryotic organisms like mushrooms, molds, mildews, truffles, and yeasts. Maybe you have seen fungi when you are out on a hike or even in your backyard (they like to live on trees and other natural areas). Above all, fungi…