Poisonous mushroom whose gills glow in dark:
Correct answer: A. Jack-O' Lantern Mushroom
- A. Jack-O' Lantern Mushroom
- B. Amanita
- C. Aspergillus
- D. Agaricus
Explanation
The correct answer is the Jack-O' Lantern Mushroom. This species is known for its bioluminescent properties, where the gills can emit a faint greenish glow in the dark, a phenomenon known as foxfire. This glow is due to a chemical reaction involving luciferase enzymes. While 'Amanita' includes many poisonous species, they do not exhibit bioluminescence. 'Aspergillus' is a mold, not a mushroom, and does not glow. 'Agaricus' includes edible mushrooms such as the common button mushroom, which also do not glow in the dark.
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