The scientific name of button mushroom is:
Correct answer: C. Agaricus compestris
- A. Aspergillus flavus
- B. Candida albicans
- C. Agaricus compestris
- D. Histoplasma capsulatum
- E. Cryptococcus neoformans
Explanation
The scientific name of the button mushroom, which is a widely consumed edible mushroom, is Agaricus compestris. This mushroom belongs to the Agaricus genus and is commonly known as the button mushroom due to its small, round shape when immature.
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