Macrofungi

Macrofungi are fungi that produce large, visible fruiting bodies, such as mushrooms, to disperse their spores. Unlike microscopic fungi, their structures can be seen with the naked eye, often growing above ground or on decaying organic matter. They play essential roles in ecosystems by breaking down organic material and recycling nutrients. Some macrofungi are edible and valued as food, while others are toxic. They reproduce through spore production on their gills, caps, or pores, making them important organisms in ecological balance and biodiversity.