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What term names the mass of hyphae that forms the vegetative body of a fungus?
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Mycelium
What name is given to the threadlike filaments that make up the body of most fungi?
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Hyphae
Which fungal pathogen causes Panama disease in banana plants?
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Fusarium oxysporum
Which fungus is used as a model organism in studies of circadian rhythms?
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Neurospora crassa
Which fungus is famous for manipulating carpenter ants before killing them?
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Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
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Which fungal pathogen causes Panama disease in banana plants?
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Fusarium oxysporum
Which fungus is used as a model organism in studies of circadian rhythms?
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Neurospora crassa
Which fungus is famous for manipulating carpenter ants before killing them?
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Ophiocordyceps unilateralis
Which fungus causes gray mold disease on grapes and many other plants?
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Botrytis cinerea
What common mushroom is known as the king bolete or porcini?
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Boletus edulis
Which mushroom is commonly called hen-of-the-woods?
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Grifola frondosa
Which yeast species is commonly used in lager beer fermentation?
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Saccharomyces pastorianus
Which genus of molds is best known for producing aflatoxins?
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Aspergillus
Which fungus is commonly called the caterpillar fungus?
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Ophiocordyceps sinensis