Anatomy of a Mushroom
Also the name of a type of hat, the top portion of a mushroom, often a bell shape
What is a cap?
This Texas mushroom has a unique star-shaped fruiting body and hisses when releasing spores.
What is the Texas Star Mushroom/Devil’s Cigar?
The common name for the phenomenon where mycelium grows underground in a circle and fruiting bodies pop up.
What is a fairy ring/pixie ring?
This private school recently recruited UT president Jay Hartzell
What is SMU?
This officer goes on the most mycology rants, amongst various other topics.
Who is Riyad?
The underground network of thread-like structures that absorb nutrients is crucial for mushroom growth, also a purple ground block in Minecraft
What is mycelium?
This amanita mushroom is known as the world's most dangerous mushroom is why you should be cautious when foraging.
What is the death cap?
The real Super Mario power up mushroom.
What is amanita muscaria?
While the steer is named Bevo, this is the name of the costumed mascot of UT?
Who is Hook 'Em?
This officer collects and displays dead insects.
This protective structure covers the gills in young mushrooms and often breaks away as they mature. Additionally refers to a fabric Bridal accessory.
What is a veil?
This popular edible mushroom in Texas grows in mixed forests and is known for its citrus and apricot aroma.
What is the Golden Chanterelle?
This mysterious fungal infection turns humans into monstrous creatures in the popular video game series "The Last of Us".
What are the Cordyceps?
This UT quarterback led the longhorns to its most recent national title.
Who is Vince Young?
This officer has cloned and cultivated their own oyster mushrooms.
Who is Walker?
A thin tissue that circles the stem of the mushroom, also an article of clothing
What is a skirt?
Recognized by its pale color and commercial cultivation, this mushroom is commonly found on decaying hardwood trees.
What is the Pale Oyster Mushroom?
This ancient civilization ate mushrooms, believing them to be the "food of the gods“
What are the Maya, Egyptians, or Aztec?
This iconic replica Civil War artillery cannon has been a fixture at Texas Longhorns football games since 1953 and is fired to celebrate every Longhorns score.
What is Smokey the Cannon?
This officer has drawn and sold furry art.
Who is Sarah?
The stalk or stem of a mushroom, also the name of an American Mixed Martial Artist
What is a stipe?
Known for its striking purple color, this mushroom can be found under oak and pine trees and is a common find in Central Texas.
What is the Amethyst Deceiver?
Where is the largest organism 'the humongous fungus', a Armillaria ostoyae fungus spanning 2,385 acres and weighing 35,000 tons, located?
What is Oregon?
This first major book printed using movable type is housed at The Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin.
What is the Gutenberg Bible?
This officer enjoys vampire media including Interview with a Vampire, Dracula, and the Vampire Diaries.
Who is Abnabella?