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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

    Jan 7, 2026 · 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 …

  3. Fungal Infection (Mycosis): Types, Causes & Treatments

    Fungal infections, or mycosis, are diseases caused by a fungus (yeast or mold). Fungal infections are most common on your skin or nails, but fungi (plural of fungus) can also cause infections in your …

  4. 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, mushrooms, …

  5. Types of Fungal Diseases | Fungal Diseases | CDC

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

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

    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 organic compounds …

  7. What are Fungi? | Microbiology Society

    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 than sea or fresh water.

  8. FUNGUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FUNGUS is any of a kingdom (Fungi) of saprophytic and parasitic spore-producing eukaryotic typically filamentous organisms formerly classified as plants that lack chlorophyll and …

  9. New 'super scary’ fungus already detected in Connecticut, experts warn

    Jan 4, 2026 · Drug-resistant Candida auris can withstand most disinfectants and can remain within a person's body for weeks, experts say.

  10. Fungi - Definition, Types and Examples | Biology Dictionary

    Oct 4, 2019 · Fungi (singular: fungus) are a kingdom of usually multicellular eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophs (cannot make their own food) and have important roles in nutrient cycling in an …