Coprophilous fungi
Coprophilous fungi are fungi that love to grow on poop. Just like plants need soil to grow, these fungi need poop to grow. But why would anyone want to grow on poop, you may ask? Well, for these fungi, poop is like a rich source of nutrients and they can break it down into smaller pieces and absorb those nutrients to grow big and strong.
You can find these fungi growing on different types of poop such as from cows, horses, sheep, and even from humans! These fungi can be different colors like brown, black, or even white. Sometimes you can see them growing in clusters that look like small mushrooms or other times they may grow as individual strands.
These fungi play an important role in nature because they help break down poop and recycle its nutrients back into the soil. This helps plants grow strong and healthy. But remember, even though these fungi are really good at growing on poop, it is still important to wash your hands after handling it to avoid getting sick!
You can find these fungi growing on different types of poop such as from cows, horses, sheep, and even from humans! These fungi can be different colors like brown, black, or even white. Sometimes you can see them growing in clusters that look like small mushrooms or other times they may grow as individual strands.
These fungi play an important role in nature because they help break down poop and recycle its nutrients back into the soil. This helps plants grow strong and healthy. But remember, even though these fungi are really good at growing on poop, it is still important to wash your hands after handling it to avoid getting sick!