Fungi play a key role in the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems due to their diverse capabilities and relevance in nutrient cycling. Fungal functionality is directly related to their wide life ...

The majority of orchids are found in habitats where light may be a limiting factor. However, orchids are found in a wide range of habitats and range in their photosynthetic capabilities. For those ...

The most widespread mushrooms are the rotters. Known as saprotrophic fungi, these mushrooms live on materials that were once alive, like the stump of a tree or a pile of dung. As they spread their ...