Episode 2: What is a Fungus?
A fungus is either a single filamentous or multicellular eukaryotic organism that is heterotropic (can’t make their own food) and contains a nuclei in each cell. Their cell walls are made out of chitin (same material that lobster shells are) unlike plant cells which are made out of cellulose. Fungi reproduce sexually and asexually and also form symbiotic relationships with plants and bacteria. They are important to the environment because they help break down organic and inorganic material to kick start nutrient cycling. They are the recyclers of the planet. Listen to the whole episode to learn more about what makes up a fungus.
Hello my scientists,
Today we talk about what a fungus is and how they evolved, a couple groups of fungi, some fun funga facts, juicy news, quote a scientist, and this weeks book recommendation. Join me on this wild ride as we dive into episode 2.
Drank of the Week: Yantra Green Tea
Juicy News:
Stanford University. "Fungal diversity and its relationship to the future of forests." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 22 January 2020. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200122134928.htm>.
Funga Facts:
The Future of Fungi with Paul Stamets: https://youtu.be/cwLviP7KaAc
Prototaxites Fossil: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn11701-mystery-prehistoric-fossil-verified-as-giant-fungus/
Paul Stamets TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI5frPV58tY
Quote a Scientist:
"Mushroom mycelium represents rebirth, rejuvenation, regeneration. Fungi generate soil that gives life. The task that we face today is to understand the language of nature. My mission is to discover the language of the fungal networks that communicate with the ecosystem. And I for one believe that nature is intelligent. " Paul Stamets
Joe Rogan with Paul Stamets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqWstVnRjQ
Book recommendations:
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Theme song :
-Soundotcom called Go Rock
-Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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Little red beauty I found connected to a piece of wood on Motuihe island of New Zealand.
