NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Gender isn’t really a fungal construct. Where we have two traditionally recognized genders, male and female, some species of fungi can have thousands of sexes. It sounds confusing, but it’s actually helpful-with so many variations, the fungi can mate with nearly every individual of their species they meet.

Detailed explanation-2: -IF HUMANS were mushrooms, finding a date would be much easier. Whereas we muddle by with just two sexes, the fungi have 36, 000, all of which can mate with each other, in a mysterious process involving underground fronds. So why don’t humans have such a varied sex life?

Detailed explanation-3: -Not all fungi reproduce sexually and many that do are isogamous; thus, for many members of the fungal kingdom, the terms “male” and “female” do not apply. Homothallic species are able to mate with themselves, while in heterothallic species only isolates of opposite mating types can mate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Schizophyllum commune is a distinctive fungus with gills that are split down the middle. It is also notable for its complex mating system, which involves over 28, 000 different sexes.