Mycelia of some mushroom-forming club fungi extend for miles growing underground. Embryonic mushrooms then form on the mycelium. What happens when it rains?
What will be an ideal response?
When it rains, hyphae soak up water, and these tiny mushrooms expand and break through the soil surface. Producing fruiting bodies after a rain ensures that spores will disperse when conditions favor their survival.
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Which is the least inclusive of the taxonomic categories listed below?
A. Family B. Phylum C. Class D. Order E. Genus