Fungi Kingdom

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The Lowcountry is full of diverse habitats, not just marshes! So today, Hyatt is going into the maritime forest on Hilton Head Island, fixin’ to find some of the amazing creatures that live here. From...

Mushrooms Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

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The edition of What's Wild about mushrooms delves into the vital role they play in maintaining ecological balance, from their decomposition powers that enrich soil, to their symbiotic relationships...

Mushrooms Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

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Uncovering the Hidden Work of Mushrooms in South Carolina | What's Wild

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Journey into the hidden realms of South Carolina's diverse landscapes, where a kingdom of life exists in the form of fungi. Delve into the vital role mushrooms play in maintaining the ecological...

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Episode 4

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Columbo plants can remain in a vegetative state for up to thirty years before it sends up a flower stalk. Morel mushrooms and Devil’s Urn are species of fungi, which help break down dead materials in...

Peachtree Rock (S.C.) Stop 2

Episode 2

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While walking along the trail, Rudy and Jim find a Fence Lizard resting on a tree trunk. Its camouflage skin is perfect for blending in with its environment, making it difficult for predators to spot...

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Episode 7

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Here, Rudy and Jim find several of nature’s recyclers: a Morel mushroom, and a millipede. In a nearby tree, we find an Eastern Phoebe bird, which is an insect eater.

Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 2

Episode 2

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The Edge - Here, where the high ground meets the flood plain, we see more plant diversity. Large Cinnamon Ferns, Dog Hobble, Loblolly Pine trees, and American Beech trees frequent the area. With a...

Appalachian Cove (S.C.) Stop 2

Episode 5

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When pieces of trees fall to the ground, nature has a way to recycle that debris. A species of mushroom known as the False Turkey Tail helps break down the rotting wood, adding nutrients to soil in...

False Turkey Tail | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Stereum ostrea • Type of mushroom (Fungi) • More delicate, stiffer than true Turkey Tail • Spatula-shaped to fan-shaped in outline • Hairy upper surface • Tough leathery texture • Main body inside of...

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