Updated November 02, 2016. Definition: The alien registration number or A-number is an identifying number that USCIS assigns to certain aliens, such as those who apply for adjustment of status. A-numbers may consist of 8 or 9 digits. The A-number is yours for life, much like a social security number.
Turkey tail mushrooms growing on a log in the old growth forest. They are commonly called turkey tail because their various colors: brown, orange, maroon, blue and green -- reminiscent of the plume of feathers in turkeys. In China, their common name is yun zhi.
Mycelium and the Fruiting Body. Mushrooms are fungi that typically grow in grassy or wooded areas where they feed on the living or decaying food matter produced by green plants. Umbrella-shaped fungi are comprised of two main parts, the mycelium and the fruiting body.s the buttons grow, the shape of the mushroom becomes more recognizable. The stalk of the mushroom grows very quickly, typically as a result of the water it absorbs. Most mushrooms will reach their maximum height within 48 hours. The mushroom cap expands like an opening umbrella as the stalk shoots up.