Fungi Facts

Mushrooms are more than just a tasty pizza topping or a forest floor decoration – they’re secret communicators! That's right, these little fungi have an underground network that’s straight out of science fiction.  Mushrooms belong to a vast group of fungi that use mycelium, a web-like network of tiny threads, to "talk" to each other. This mycelium network works similarly to a brain, sending electrical signals, sharing nutrients, and even warning each other about potential threats like pests or disease. It’s like an underground internet – but instead of emails, it’s a nutrient exchange and chemical signals. But wait, it...