Scientific name of Oyster mushroom is

A. Pleurotus ostreatus

B. Volvariella displacia

C. Agaricus bisporus

D. Lentinus edodes

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The scientific name of the Oyster mushroom is Pleurotus ostreatus. It is a common edible mushroom.
Pleurotus spp. is generally referred to as the oyster mushroom because the pileus or cap is shell-like and spatulate and the stipe is eccentric or lateral. The oyster mushroom is widespread in many temperate and subtropical forests throughout the world.
Pleurotus ostreatus Kummer is one of the best-known species among the oyster mushrooms.