Putting the "Fun" in Fungus

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1. Fungi have roots and stems. True False

2. Fungi do not utilize photosynthesis. True False

3. Ergot (a type of fungus which grows on wet rye) causes which serious illness? St. Anthony's fire The Boogie Woogie Blues Measles St. Elmo's Fire

4. Which fungus is considered so delicious that it can cost hundreds of dollars? That fuzzy, green stuff you find in public restrooms Stinkhorn fungus Truffles Honey fungus

5. What do you call a scientist who studies fungi? Fungologist Botanist Weirdo Mycologist

6. Some fungi have a symbiotic relationship with plants. True False

7. One certain type of fungus causes tinea pedis, otherwise known as...? Swimmer's ear Stink toe Athlete's foot Potato blight phytoph

8. There's a fungus which is known in the UK as dead man's fingers. True False

9. Certain types of fungus are deadly poisonous. True False

10. If it weren't for our friends the fungi, our planet would be overrun by dead wood. True False