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Which fungus is known as the 'ghost fungi' and has a bright green glow in low-light?
Which fungus is known as the 'ghost fungi' and has a bright green glow in low-light?
- Podaxis pistillaris
- Choiromyces aboriginum
- Cyttaria gunnii
- Omphalotus nidiformis (correct)
Which fungus is spherical in shape, grows to about 7cm in diameter, and is traditionally eaten raw or cooked as a native food?
Which fungus is spherical in shape, grows to about 7cm in diameter, and is traditionally eaten raw or cooked as a native food?
- Choiromyces aboriginum (correct)
- Omphalotus nidiformis
- Laccocephalum mylittae
- Cyttaria gunnii
Which fungus is used by desert Aboriginal people as a teething ring and for treating oral thrush in babies?
Which fungus is used by desert Aboriginal people as a teething ring and for treating oral thrush in babies?
- Pycnoporus sp. (correct)
- Cyttaria gunnii
- Podaxis pistillaris
- Omphalotus nidiformis
Which species of fungus is known for its antibiotic compounds?
Which species of fungus is known for its antibiotic compounds?
What is the traditional use of Phellinus sp. fungus?
What is the traditional use of Phellinus sp. fungus?
What is the traditional use of Laetiporus portentosus fungus?
What is the traditional use of Laetiporus portentosus fungus?