Understanding Fungus Structures

What is the name of the structure labelled A in Figure 1.20?

Answer: the name of the structure is mycelium.

Explanation: The mycelium is the main body of a fungus, and it is made up of hyphae. Hyphae are long branching filaments that make up the fungal mycelium. Fungi use hyphae to extract nutrients from their environment. In addition to the mycelium, fungi also have fruiting bodies, which are responsible for producing spores for reproduction. The shores surrounding the mycelium serve as a protective barrier for the fungus.