This research examined the diversity of membrane lipids called phosphatidylcholines (PC) in different species of mushroom-forming fungi. The study provides important insights into how these fungi adapt to different environments through modifications in their cell membrane composition. Impact on everyday life: – Helps understand how fungi adapt to different wood types, which is important for preventing wood decay in buildings – Provides insights that could be useful for optimizing mushroom cultivation techniques – Contributes to understanding fungal survival mechanisms, which could help in controlling harmful fungi – May lead to improvements in industrial applications where fungi are used to break down plant material – Could help develop better strategies for preserving wood products