How does turkey tail gets it energy?

Turkey tail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor) obtain their energy primarily through a process called saprotrophy, where they decompose organic matter. They break down lignin and cellulose found in dead wood and plant material, converting these complex carbohydrates into simpler compounds that they can metabolize. This ability allows them to thrive in forest ecosystems as decomposers, recycling nutrients back into the soil.