10 Interesting Fact About Mycology

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• Mycology is the study of fungi or fungus.
• There are more than 100,000 species of mushrooms that have been identified.
• Some species of mushrooms can live more than 1,000 years.
• Mushrooms are heterotrophic organisms, which means they get their food from organic material that has died or lived.
• Certain mushroom species can be used to make food ingredients such as bread, beer, cheese, and sauce.
• Most fungal species are not harmful to humans, but there are some species that are very poisonous and even deadly.
• Some species of fungi can be used as medicine to treat various diseases.
• Mushrooms can also be used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce antibiotics.
• Some species of mushrooms can be used as an alternative energy source because of their ability to decipher organic matter into energy.
• Mycology also has an important role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by helping in the process of decomposition of organic matter.