Dec 10, 2025 · 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 distributed …

Fungi employ two mating systems: heterothallic species allow mating only between individuals of the opposite mating type, whereas homothallic species can mate, and sexually reproduce, with any other …

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, mushrooms, …

The five true phyla of fungi are the Chytridiomycota (Chytrids), the Zygomycota (conjugated fungi), the Ascomycota (sac fungi), the Basidiomycota (club fungi) and the recently described Phylum …

<p>Fungi are eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms that play essential roles in ecosystems by decomposing organic matter. They are classified into seven major phyla, reflecting their diverse …

Jul 28, 2019 · There is more to fungi than mere mushrooms. Here are the main types of fungi, including examples and photos of what they look like.

Fungi differ from bacteria in having a cell nucleus; from plants in not making their own food through photosynthesis; and from animals in not being mobile and in absorbing nutrition externally rather …

A fungus has no chlorophyll to convert the sun's energy into food; it has to rely on other plant and animal material, and it uses enzymes to dissolve its food. In many ways, fungi are more closely related to …

Oct 4, 2019 · Some fungi obtain nutrients from dead organic matter; these fungi are called saprobes and are decomposers, which break down and get rid of dead organisms. Other fungi parasitize plants …

Apr 24, 2024 · Find a list of fungal diseases and navigate to their sites for more information.