The fruiting structure of a fungus
A) attracts predators away from its essential underground parts.
B) is an important organ for gas exchange with the atmosphere.
C) serves as a landing pad for fungal pollinators.
D) is in all cases hallucinogenic to mammals.
E) is a reproductive organ.

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The fruiting structure of a fungus, such as a mushroom, is specifically designed for reproductive purposes. It produces and releases spores, which can grow into new fungal organisms.

The Fruiting Structure of a Fungus