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Which of the following is an edible fungi?

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Mucor
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Penicillium
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Agaricus
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Rhizopus
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Solution

The correct option is C Agaricus
Agaricus is a genus of mushrooms containing both edible and poisonous species, with possibly over 300 members worldwide. This genus includes the common (button) mushroom Agaricus biosporous and the field mushroom Agaricus campestris, both are the cultivated in the west at a larger scale.

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