Cap scales are the structure on the hat or cap characteristic of many species. The scales form a hard-shelled protection for the fungi and appear in various shapes and sizes. They also give mushrooms in the wild unique appearances.
Sources
- Natur & Kultur – Unusual Edible Mushrooms by Oliver Karlöf
- Realmushrooms – A Deep Dive Into the Parts of a Mushroom
April 2023, TÄNKOM | Revised December 2023 RETHINK
