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Recognising ecological groups of fungi For effectively using native fungi for revegetation it is particularly important to be able to recognize the ecological types of fungi so as to avoid disease-causing fungi. Also to help you distinguish and decide whether to introduce particular ecological types of fungi, such as fungi capable of decaying wood, fungi which decay leaves, fungi which supply nutrient to plants, or fungi which may feed native animals. Knowledge of ecological types of fungi will build upon your ability to identify fungi and learn which genera they belong. In general, fungal species of the same genus have similar ecology. For example all species of the mushroom genus Agaricus are decomposers of soil organic matter, whereas all members of the genus Amanita are mycorrhizal partners of plants. (For the types see the topic Ecological types of fungi )
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