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…

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Answer 1

Gills underneath are a hidden trampoline. When spores pop off, they fall a little, hit the air, and bounce up and out for a surprise ride on the wind! It’s a confetti celebration for new baby mushrooms : )