Fascinating Fungi
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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?

  • 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?

  • Pycnoporus sp. (correct)
  • Cyttaria gunnii
  • Podaxis pistillaris
  • Omphalotus nidiformis

Which species of fungus is known for its antibiotic compounds?

<p>Pycnoporus coccineus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional use of Phellinus sp. fungus?

<p>Inhaled for sore throats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional use of Laetiporus portentosus fungus?

<p>Used as a tinder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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