The discipline of biology devoted to the study of fungi is known as mycology (from the Greek μύκης, mykes 'mushroom'). In the past, mycology was regarded as a branch of botany, …

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 …

Apr 18, 2025 · Fungi have been part of Earth’s biosphere for over a billion years. Their ancestors likely evolved from aquatic, single-celled protists—early organisms with flagella that allowed …

What are Fungi? 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 plant material rather …

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, …

Edible mushrooms, yeasts, black mold, and the producer of the antibiotic penicillin, Penicillium notatum, are all members of the kingdom Fungi, which belongs to the domain Eukarya. Fungi, …

The fungi include diverse saprotrophic eukaryotic organisms with chitin cell walls. Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular; some (like yeast) and fungal spores are microscopic, whereas …

Apr 29, 2025 · Explore the intricate world of fungi, delving into their structure, reproduction, nutrition, and ecological roles.

Fungi are a unique kingdom of life essential for ecological balance and sustainability. They are classified into mycorrhizal, saprotrophic, and parasitic groups, contributing to nutrient recycling …

The fungi are a large group of diverse eukaryotic organisms. Of the estimated 1.5 million existing species of fungi, only about 74,000 to 120,000 have been described.