Tianci Mushroom Library

Due to its tropical location, Hainan Island has abundant sunshine and rainfall, resulting in abundant resources and lush vegetation. There are many types of mushrooms growing in Hainan. The "Tianci Mushroom Library" exhibit features for the first time a large mushroom landscape paired with a laser scanner, helping visitors unlock the diversity of rainforest fungi; Scan barcodes and explore the mysteries of fungi. The commonly referred to "mushroom" is actually a general term for a type of large fungus that can be directly seen by the naked eye, mainly referring to basidiomycetes and sometimes also to ascomycetes. Typical mushrooms are usually umbrella shaped, consisting of a cap and a stem; In the tropical rainforest of Hainan, there are at least about 2000 species of mushrooms distributed, which can be roughly divided into three categories based on their nutritional types: parasitic, saprophytic, and symbiotic. Mushrooms of different nutritional types play different roles in ecosystems, but overall, they all participate in material cycling and energy flow, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance and stability.

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.