Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) grow on various kinds of substrates. They are saprotrophic, meaning they feed on dead organic matter like wood and other plant debris which are made of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. The decomposition of these substances releases nutrients and minerals. There are a few parasitic oyster mushrooms that eat bacteria and nematodes. Oyster mushrooms are used in mycoremediation and are known to remove contaminants in soil, water, and wastewater.In this vid

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