why do mushrooms grow their gills and spores on the underside of the fruit body? Isn’t it better to grow it on top so that air and passing animals can carry it?

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Edit: Why do **some** mushrooms…

In: Biology

Answer 1

Imagine you’re trying to have a big party with all your mushroom friends. You want to invite as many people as possible, right?

he top of the mushroom is like the entrance to the party. If the spores were growing there, they’d get blown away by the wind or eaten by animals before they even had a chance to spread out and find new friends.

By growing them on the underside (like the “dance floor”), the spores can stay nice and cozy until they’re ready to go out and party with other mushrooms. Plus, it’s easier for them to fall off in one direction, like onto some fresh compost or soil, where they can start a new party!