noun
- plural of fungus; organisms such as mushrooms, yeasts, and molds that lack chlorophyll and obtain nutrients by decomposing organic matter
Usage: biology
Examples
- The forest floor was covered with various fungi after the rain.
- Scientists study fungi to understand their role in decomposition.
- Some fungi are edible, while others are poisonous.
- Fungi play a crucial role in breaking down dead organic matter.
- The damp basement was infested with fungi and mold.
- Many fungi form beneficial relationships with plant roots.