A 2010 publication reported the discovery and characterization of a novel pigment named mycenaaurin A, likely responsible for the color of the mushroom, which has antibiotic activity that may function in nature to prevent certain bacteria from growing on the fruit bodies.
A 2010 publication reported the discovery and characterization of a novel pigment. This novel pigment was named mycenaaurin A for the color of the mushroom. This was likely responsible. The mushroom has antibiotic activity. This antibiotic activity may function in nature. This is to prevent certain bacteria from growing on the fruit bodies.