Fungi Explained! Historic Mycology, Biology, Hyphal Growth, and the Complete Mushroom Life-Cycle

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In this fungal biology video, we explore a variety of mushroom biology topics including the fungal life cycle, primary mushroom characteristics, the structure and function of hyphae, the role of mushrooms in ecosystems, and how mushrooms differ from plants and animals.

00:00 - Introduction!
00:24 - A brief history of mycology
02:08 - What is a fungus? How mushrooms differ from plants and animals
06:12 - How fungi grow in their environment
08:46 - Fungal hyphae
11:20 - The complete mushroom life cycle

Hosted by Casey Turner

Animations by Rebecca Miller
IG: @rebeccalucyanimation

Guest starring Carlin the dog

Additional thanks to:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services // Marvin Moriarity
(White Nose Syndrome picture)

Claudette Hoffman
(Chestnut Blight picture)

Jonathan E. Kolby
(Chytridiomycosis of frogs pictures)

Winslow Farm

Saint Joseph’s College

Archival footage by A/V Geeks

Epidemic Sound