• North American Mycological Association

    Promoting, pursuing and advancing mycology

  • Asociación Micológica de América del Norte

    Perseguir y hacer avanzar la micología

  • Association Mycologique d'Amérique du Nord

    Poursuivre et faire progresser la mycologie

How they Grow

This page has a series of images that can be used for teaching about fungi. Click on each image to open a full page pdf file (requires Adobe Reader).

How Mushrooms Grow
Ascospore Formation
Basidiospore Formation
Different Shapes of Fungi
Different Shapes2
Anatomy of a Mushroom
Mycorrhizal Partnerships
Parasitic Fungi
Saprophytic Fungi

Images courtesy of Lousie Freedman

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The North American Mycological Association (NAMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
NAMA is committed to the promotion of scientific and educational activities related to fungi. NAMA supports the protection of natural areas and their biological integrity. We advocate the sustainable use of mushrooms as a resource and endorse responsible mushroom collecting that does not harm the fungi or their habitats.

Contact:

Bruch Reed
Chief Operating Officer
[email protected]

 

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