Key to the Ecological Roles of Fungi

Does your mushroom look a lot like any photo on the left?
Yes Gills usually somewhat pinkish-tinged Cap not pointed, often with a dent in the middle Mushroom greyish to orangish brown If so, you have a Mutualist (with trees) from the genus Laccaria.	No Various colors and shapes If not, you have a Saprobe that is breaking down dead material in the soil. Genera pictured are Mycena, Gymnopus, and Hygrocybe.

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