Editing Mycelium (section)

===Sclerotium ===
[[Sclerotium]] is a compact mass of hardened mycelium. For many years, sclerotia were mistaken for individual organisms and described as separate species. However, in the mid 19th century, it was proven that sclerotia was simply a stage in the life cycle of many fungi. Sclerotia are composed of thick, dense shells with dark cells. They are rich in [[Hypha|hyphae]] emergency supplies, such as oil, and they contain small amounts of water. They can survive in dry environments for many years without losing the ability to grow. The size of sclerotia can range from less than a millimeter to tens of centimeters in diameter.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Bhatnagar |first1=Deepak |last2=Cleveland |first2=Thomas |last3=Payne |first3=Gary |date=November 28, 2004 |title=ASPERGILLUS {{!}} Aspergillus Flavus |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B0122270703000659 |access-date=May 6, 2024 |website=Science Direct}}</ref>