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A. muscaria | |
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Genus: | Amanita |
The genus Amanita contains a species of basidiomycete mushrooms, including some of the most toxic known. It is found worldwide.
This genus is responsible for approximately 95% of the fatalities resulting from mushroom poisoning, with the death cap accounting for about 50% on its own. The most potent toxin present in these mushrooms is amanitin, of which at least eight versions are known.
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