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Farmer-Rick

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3. Yeah, Cordyceps are technically not mushrooms

Reply to Cuthbert Allgood (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 6, 2023, 01:38 PM

Feb 2023

Because they grow as parasites on insects. But many varieties can grow on vegetative substrates and people eat them for health and energizing benefits.

Yeah that particular fungi has not evolved in 100 F temperatures but if regular mushroom fungi can do it, why would it be remarkable for Cordyceps to do it? They may even be tasty.

Yeah, I get the theory behind it. And obviously I put aside my doubt to enjoy the show.

But I have a tough time thinking a mushroom would eat me instead of the other way around.

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Thanks for posting this Farmer-Rick Feb 2023 #1

I am not a scientist, but I thought Last of Us used cordyceps... Cuthbert Allgood Feb 2023 #2

Yeah, Cordyceps are technically not mushrooms Farmer-Rick Feb 2023 #3

You're welcome intrepidity Feb 2023 #4

On the topic of the science intrepidity Feb 2023 #5

Oh that is fascinating Farmer-Rick Feb 2023 #6