Fungi, Algae, Chert?

[Rockwood]

I see the problem.

In my mind a mushroom is not distinct from a fungus. It is simply a manifestation of a fungus.

I tend to think in terms of the complete phylogeny.

I believe the earliest record of them is preserved in chert. They are theorized to have evolved very early in the history of life. 

[Phevo]

4 hours ago, Rockwood said:

I see the problem.

In my mind a mushroom is not distinct from a fungus. It is simply a manifestation of a fungus.

I tend to think in terms of the complete phylogeny.

I believe the earliest record of them is preserved in chert. They are theorized to have evolved very early in the history of life. 

 

Well that sorts it then

 

On a side note, it's not an uncommon subject for debate in Denmark because of the names of the two groups in Danish...

 

"Svamp" is mushroom and "Havsvamp" "sea mushroom" is Sponge...

[Rockwood]

54 minutes ago, Phevo said:

On a side note, it's not an uncommon subject for debate in Denmark because of the names of the two groups in Danish...

 

"Svamp" is mushroom and "Havsvamp" "sea mushroom" is Sponge...

Fine example of how the language we use affects the way we think.

[fernwood]

Language and regional terms.  Have learned that depending on the region in the world one lives in, different terms are used to describe different items.  Even different regions within a state, province, territory, etc.  Language and how it is translated also come into play.   I am trying to use simple language here to limit confusion from those who need to translate posts.  But at times I falter.