Before I try to answer this question, it is necessary to focus on the difference between a fungus and a mushroom.
Life forms are divided into Kingdoms. Some are obvious such as the Animal Kingdom and the Plant Kingdom. But there are other divisions that are less obvious. While there is considerable debate about how many Kingdoms there are altogether, one other accepted Kingdom is that of the Fungi.
While the term fungi generally applies to the entire organism, the word mushroom specifically refers to the fruiting body, that part which we observe above ground that produces the reproductive spores. The balance of the fungus is made up of threadlike hyphae that are usually out of sight.
thank you for the wonderful research. What is the name of the company? and let’s see what materials are found on Mars. again, thank you.
There is a company Life Materials (https://life-materials.com/) worth checking out. There is also Myco Design Lab (https://www.mediamatic.net/en/page/84727/myco-design-lab), NEFFA (https://neffa.nl/) and the designer Aniela Hoitink.
Tres interesting…hope I don’t lose my appetite for mushrooms. Miriam
I really enjoyed the article. I wonder if my fondness for mushrooms influenced my interest, My other favorite vegetable is eggplant. Who knows what you will discover about them. Thank you, Esther