If mushrooms are not plants or animals, what are they? Today we're exploring the fascinating world of fungi! We're looking at: What are mushrooms? (Are they… aliens?)What other living things are like mushrooms?How does fungus help humans, plants, and our planet?How does fungus use code like a computer? Join the Nat Theo Club! Receive a full-color digital guide to go along with every episode as they air! Resources: Video of wild orchids Video of fly agaric mushroom Eryn's New Book: Rooted In Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: “But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...” Galatians 5:22-23 “I (Jesus) am the vine, and you are the branches. If any remain in me and I remain in them, they produce much fruit. But without me they can do nothing.” John 15:5 “How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 Terms Introduced: Fungi: Category of living things including mushrooms, lichen, yeast, and mold. Mycelium: Underground network of fungi that produces mushrooms. Decomposing: Breaking down organic (natural) material. Decaying. Biocomputing: The scientific study of how living things compute or use information like computers. Discover more nature lessons rooted in the Bible at Erynlynum.com Disclaimer: Fungi can be dangerous! This guide & podcast episode are educational only and not to be used as a guide for determining whether a mushroom is safe. Never touch mushrooms without expert advice.