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  1. Fungus - Wikipedia

    A fungus (pl.: fungi [e] or funguses [6]) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.

  2. Fungus | Definition, Characteristics, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    5 days ago · Fungus, any of about 144,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, including yeasts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Fungi are some of the most widely …

  3. Fungi – Definition, Examples, Characteristics

    May 8, 2024 · Fungi (singular: fungus) are one of the kingdoms of life in biology, along with animals, plants, protists, bacteria, and archaebacteria. Examples of fungi include yeast, …

  4. Types of Fungal Diseases | Fungal Diseases | CDC

    Apr 24, 2024 · There are millions of fungal species, but only a few hundred can make people sick. Fungal infections range from mild to life-threatening. People with weakened immune systems …

  5. What are Fungi? - Microbiology Society

    Fungi are important parts of many processes. They break down decaying matter and yeasts play an important role in the production of bread and brewing. Many plants rely on fungi to survive …

  6. Introduction to Fungi – Introductory Biology: Evolutionary ...

    Fungi, once considered plant-like organisms, are more closely related to animals than plants. Fungi are not capable of photosynthesis: they are heterotrophic because they use complex …

  7. What in earth? Understanding what fungi really are | Kew

    Oct 7, 2022 · You might know toadstools as a type of fungus, a group that’s often linked with mould and rot. But fungi are in fact a huge diverse range of organisms that are crucial for life …