Question
Biology Question on biological classification
An example for poisonous mushroom is
A
Amanita phalloides
B
Agaritus bisporus
C
Pleurotus sarojcaju
D
Lentinus' edodes
Answer
Amanita phalloides
Explanation
Solution
Amanita phalloides (death cap) is a poisonous, non-edible mushroom or toadstool. Another poisonous toadstool is Amanita caesarea (Caesar's Mushroom) which was used in the poisoning of Roman emperor Caesar. They produce toxins called amatoxins which affect heart and liver