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   Are fungi a plant?

   • Not categorised as a plant, fungi are organisms that live under the ground or on their host. They form a colony of tiny branching threads called mycelium. The parts of the fungi we see above ground are the fruiting bodies.

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   What are fungi & what do they do?

   • Fungi include symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi and also parasites. They may become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or as molds. Fungi perform an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter and have fundamental roles in nutrient cycling and exchange in the environment.

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   Do fungi make fruiting bodies?

   • But some fungi don't make fruiting bodies at all. A group of around 13,000 species of fungi exist almost exclusively as a mycelium, and are known as microfungi. These include the white powdery mildew that grows on plants, as well as the mold that grows on rotting food.

   What in earth? Understanding what fungi really are - Kew

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   Should fungi be considered their own kingdom?

   • Flora. Fauna. Funga. The case for fungi to be considered their own kingdom within the natural world was simple: Without them, much of life as we know it on this planet—starting with the ability of plants to live outside of water—would not exist.

   Why 'funga' is just as important as flora and fauna - National Geographic

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   Are molds fungus?

   • fungus, any of about 144,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, which includes the yeasts, rusts, smuts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. There are also many funguslike organisms, including slime molds and oomycetes (water molds), that do not belong to kingdom Fungi but are often called fungi.

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

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   What is a fungus in biology?

   • A fungus (pl.: 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 mushrooms. These organisms are classified as one of the traditional eukaryotic kingdoms, along with Animalia, Plantae and either Protista or Protozoa and Chromista.

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2. asm.org › Three-Reasons-Fungi-Are-Not-PlantsThree Reasons Fungi Are Not Plants - ASM.org

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   Jan 6, 2021 · Today, we know that fungi are not plants, but the botanical history of fungi provides an interesting perspective on our scientific biases, on how we classify organisms and how these impact our collective knowledge.

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   Oct 23, 2024 · Some fungi are parasites on plants or animals and live on or within their hosts for at least part of their life cycle. Aquatic fungi usually inhabit clean, cool fresh water, though some species are found in slightly brackish water, and a few thrive in highly polluted streams.

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4. biologydictionary.net › fungi-vs-Fungi vs Plants - Biology Dictionary

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   Apr 24, 2019 · Botany is the branch of science that deals with plants and mycology is the study of fungus. Plants are easily identifiable by their green color. Some examples of fungi are mushrooms, yeast and mold.

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   Fungi include symbionts of plants, animals, or other fungi and also parasites. They may become noticeable when fruiting, either as mushrooms or as molds. Fungi perform an essential role in the decomposition of organic matter and have fundamental roles in nutrient cycling and exchange in the environment.

7. www.kew.org › read-and-watch › whats-a-fungiWhat in earth? Understanding what fungi really are | Kew

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   Oct 7, 2022 · A group of around 13,000 species of fungi exist almost exclusively as a mycelium, and are known as microfungi. These include the white powdery mildew that grows on plants, as well as the mold that grows on rotting food. Instead of releasing spores through a fruiting body, they come directly from the hyphae itself.

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8. www.nationaltrust.org.uk › facts-about-fungiFacts about fungi - National Trust

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   What are fungi? Not categorised as a plant, fungi are organisms that live under the ground or on their host. They form a colony of tiny branching threads called mycelium. The parts of the fungi we see above ground are the fruiting bodies.

9. www.nationalgeographic.com › kingdom-funga-fungiWhy 'funga' is just as important as flora and fauna

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   Mar 11, 2024 · Funga. The case for fungi to be considered their own kingdom within the natural world was simple: Without them, much of life as we know it on this planet—starting with the ability of plants to live...