fungi
Mold and kin
Fungi is the plural of fungus—organisms like mushrooms, molds, yeasts, and mildews that form their own biological kingdom, distinct from plants and animals.
They lack chlorophyll and obtain nutrients by decomposing organic matter or living as parasites.
The fungi growing on the fallen log included several species of bracket mushroom.
The singular fungus works as an adjective: fungus infection.
Umbrella-shaped poisonous fungus
- chanterelleGolden edible wild fungus
- porciniEdible boletus species
- shiitakeEast Asian edible mushroom
- morelPitted edible fungus
truffle · cremini · portobello · button · enoki · oyster · puffball · bolete
Fungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- sporeAsexual reproductive cell
- chitinArthropod shell polymer
- mycologyScientific study of fungi
mycologist · basidiomycota · ascomycota · gill · cap · stem · ring · substrate
Gradual organic breakdown
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- saprophyteOrganism feeding on decay
- detritusLoose waste from decay
humus · compost · breakdown · biodegradation · recycler · deadwood · moldering · putrefaction
Symbiotic rock dweller
- mutualismTwo-way biological benefit
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- commensalismNeutral host, benefiting guest
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- reishiMedicinal bracket fungus
- cordycepsParasitic fungus infecting arthropods
- chagaParasitic birch fungus
adaptogen · beta-glucan · antifungal · cyclosporine · statin · lovastatin · therapeutic · tincture
Fermenting fungus
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- breadLeavened flour product
- kojiFermentation mold for Japanese foods
tempeh · miso · sake · beer · wine · sourdough · ferment · kefir
Hallucinogenic substance from fungi
- shroomsHallucinogenic fungi, informally
- microdosingTaking minuscule substance amounts
- hallucinogenicCausing sensory distortions
- trippingLosing balance walking
ayahuasca · visionary · consciousness · ceremony · mystical · neuroplasticity
Seeking wild food sources
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- driedStripped of moisture
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
soup · stuffed · grilled · duxelles · ragout · seasonal · gourmet · delicacy
Slightly wet
- moistSlightly wet
- woodlandForested land area
- undergrowthLow forest vegetation
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
humidity · soil · bark · dung · cave · cellar · temperate · tropical
Plant disease causing decay
- mildewFungus from dampness
- rustIron oxide coating
- smutLewd content or soot
- aspergillusGenus of filamentous fungi
ringworm · thrush · phytophthora · infection · antifungal · opportunistic
toadstool
Umbrella-shaped poisonous fungus
- chanterelleGolden edible wild fungus
- porciniEdible boletus species
- shiitakeEast Asian edible mushroom
morel · truffle · cremini · portobello · button · enoki · oyster · puffball · bolete · maitake
mycelium
Fungal filament network
mycology · mycologist · basidiomycota · ascomycota · gill · cap · stem · ring · substrate · colonization
decay
Gradual organic breakdown
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- saprophyteOrganism feeding on decay
detritus · humus · compost · breakdown · biodegradation · recycler · deadwood · moldering · putrefaction · lignin
lichen
Symbiotic rock dweller
- mutualismTwo-way biological benefit
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
penicillin
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- antibioticBacteria-killing medication
- reishiMedicinal bracket fungus
- cordycepsParasitic fungus infecting arthropods
chaga · adaptogen · beta-glucan · antifungal · cyclosporine · statin · lovastatin · therapeutic · tincture · extract
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- saccharomycesBudding yeast genus
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- breadLeavened flour product
koji · tempeh · miso · sake · beer · wine · sourdough · ferment · kefir · kombucha
psilocybin
Hallucinogenic substance from fungi
- shroomsHallucinogenic fungi, informally
- microdosingTaking minuscule substance amounts
- hallucinogenicCausing sensory distortions
tripping · ayahuasca · visionary · consciousness · ceremony · mystical · neuroplasticity
foraging
Seeking wild food sources
risotto · soup · stuffed · grilled · duxelles · ragout · seasonal · gourmet · delicacy · earthy
damp
Slightly wet
- moistSlightly wet
- woodlandForested land area
- undergrowthLow forest vegetation
shade · humidity · soil · bark · dung · cave · cellar · temperate · tropical · rainforest
blight
Plant disease causing decay
aspergillus · ringworm · thrush · phytophthora · infection · antifungal · opportunistic
- foresttrees, pine, oak, woods, wood
- life formsorganisms, organism, lifeforms, animal, creatures
- organismsplants, animals, human, dog, mammals
- ecologyhabitat, ecosystem, balance, niche, food webs
- fungimushroom, mushrooms, toadstool, toadstools, yeast
- rainforeststropical rainforest, canopy layer, forest floor, emergent layer, understory
fungiplants
Photosynthesizing rooted organisms
animals · bacteria · archaea · prokaryotes · protists
fungiautotrophs
Self-nourishing organisms
photosynthesizers · producers · plants · algae · green plants
- foot fungusSkin infection on toes
- nail fungusInfection beneath keratin plates
- fungal infectionDisease from spore-producing organisms
- toenail fungusInfection of foot digits
- fungal growthOrganism spreading via spores
- fungal sporesReproductive cells of molds
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