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What exactly are mushrooms? Mushrooms are actually the reproductive structure of a fungus. A fungus and plural fungi, describes any plant-like organism that does not make chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the element that gives plants their green pigmentation, and it’s what helps them convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Types of fungi include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms! What’s so special about mushrooms? You know, besides being super cool to spot in the wild, mushrooms provide lots to their surrounding environments. They act as decomposers. Mushrooms partner with every plant on the planet, by thriving off of the nutrients fungi create. Mushrooms create these nutrients by decomposing, or breaking down dead plants and animals. Decomposing is a necessary part of the natural food web, not only by providing nutrients to plants and animals, but by returning nutrients back to the ecosystem. There are approximately 14-thousand species of mushrooms in the world, but be careful not every mushroom you find is safe to eat! Over 70 species of mushrooms are poisonous and deadly. The safest way to find mushrooms to eat is by purchasing them from a mushroom farmer like Brandon or at your local grocery store. --- NewsDepth, a weekly interactive television program produced by Ideastream Public Media, breaks down the biggest news stories into teachable lessons for 4th to 6th-grade students. The show provides cross-curricular and real-world learning opportunities that spark great class discussions. Beyond covering current events, NewsDepth features special segments on Ohio history, science, civics, and art that align with Ohio learning standards. NewsDepth is in its 53nd season and has become a trusted and loved free resource for hundreds of teachers across Ohio. The show has also been recognized by industry professionals, having received multiple regional Emmy awards and two gold seals from the Parents’ Choice Awards. Full half-hour episodes of NewsDepth are broadcast on multiple PBS stations across Ohio and are available 24/7 on https://www.ideastream.org/newsdepth. © 2022 Ideastream Public Media. All rights reserved. Select footage used under license from CNN Newsource. Photos used under license from Shutterstock.com. Music used under license from Killertracks.com