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Deflexula subsimplex. Photo by Eduardo A. Esquivel Rios.
Today I learned about the Pterulaceae, a family of fungi that is absent in my neck of the woods. One species caught my eye, and with a new trip to Central America on the horizon, I hope to find it. In today’s Fungi Friday, I’m featuring a unique fungus called Deflexula subsimplex, also known as the pendant coral.
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Psilocybe cubensis. Photo by Justin (Tmethyl).
For years, mycologists have questioned why exactly certain fungi have evolved compounds that provide a psychedelic effect on the human brain. Although we still don't have all the answers, we certainly know that the evolution of these psychoactive compounds has nothing to do with us.
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A beautiful, young Leccinum mushroom fruiting in a stand of white pines.
These amazingly robust mycorrhizal mushrooms not only provide their host plants with nutrients root hairs have a hard time accessing, but water during periods of drought. By aiding trees during their most vulnerable sapling stage, species like these will allow forests to function during these modern times dominated by human disturbances.
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Agaricus subrufescens found by Drew Henderson.
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Montagnea arenaria. Found by Matt Brady.
To be honest, I know much more about plant and animal adaptations in desert ecosystems compared to my fungal knowledge. This is why I decided to do some research and write this article. Fungi from the genus Montagnea are interesting desert adapted species that have evolved several adaptations helping them to survive these demanding environmental conditions. Today, I’ll share with you what I learned about these organisms.
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