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Learn to pronounce fun·gus

/ˈfəNGɡəs/
noun
any of a group of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.
"truffles are fungi but not mushrooms"
synonyms: mushroom, toadstool, mold, mildew, rust, fungal disease, rot, decay, mycelium, saprophyte

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Fungus from en.wikipedia.org
: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar ...
Fungus from www.britannica.com
May 27, 2024 · Fungus, any of about 144000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, including yeasts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms.

Fungi

A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as one of the traditional eukaryotic kingdoms, along with... Wikipedia
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Fungus from microbiologysociety.org
Fungi can be single celled or very complex multicellular organisms. They are found in just about any habitat but most live on the land, mainly in soil or on ...
Fungus from medlineplus.gov
Jul 10, 2019 · Fungal infections, or mycoses, are caused by fungi. Many are mild and easy to treat, but others are very serious. Read about the types and ...
Fungus from www.usu.edu
Fungi are not plants. Living things are organized for study into large, basic groups called kingdoms. Fungi were listed in the Plant Kingdom for many years.