Saprophytic fungi

Gymnopilus junonius Saprophytic fungi are the largest group of (macro) fungi, responsible for breaking down and recycling dead plant and animal material. These are the fruit-bodies you see on dead trees, leaf litter, animal bones, even faeces. Saprophytic fungi release enzymes to break down and digest the lignin, cellulose or chitin in this material into … Continue reading Saprophytic fungi