funguslike
Resembling a toadstool
Resembling or characteristic of a fungus in appearance, growth pattern, or behavior.
Funguslike organisms spread through damp environments.
The mold formed funguslike patches on the basement wall.
Often describes things that share qualities with fungi without being true fungi—certain slime molds, for instance, were long classified as fungi before being recognized as distinct.
Fungus from dampness
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- aspergillusGenus of filamentous fungi
- mustinessStale, damp odor
- dampnessMild presence of water
antibiotic · basement · fuzzy · discoloration · spoilage
Fleshy fungal body
- toadstoolUmbrella-shaped poisonous fungus
- puffballSpherical spore-releasing fungus
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- morelPitted edible fungus
chanterelle · shiitake · porcini · bolete · agaric · cap · stipe · gill
Fungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
- spreadingExtending over space
creeping · infestation · invasion · expansion · multiplication · propagation · biomass · cultivation
Soft and absorbent
- slimyWet, slippery, unpleasant
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- leatheryResembling animal hide
- rubberyElastic and resilient
fleshy · gelatinous · crusty · flaky · powdery · cottony · filamentous · weblike
Organic breakdown process
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- saprophyteOrganism feeding on decay
- decomposerOrganism breaking down corpses
moldering · biodegradation · detritus · humus · compost · deterioration · breakdown · mulch
Symbiotic rock dweller
- parasiticExploiting a host organism
- mutualisticBeneficial to both parties
- hostOne receiving guests
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
Spore from fused cells
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- propagationAct of spreading widely
- dustyCoated with fine particles
mildew
Fungus from dampness
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- aspergillusGenus of filamentous fungi
- mustinessStale, damp odor
dampness · antibiotic · basement · fuzzy · discoloration · spoilage
mushroom
Fleshy fungal body
- toadstoolUmbrella-shaped poisonous fungus
- puffballSpherical spore-releasing fungus
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
morel · chanterelle · shiitake · porcini · bolete · agaric · cap · stipe · gill · bracket
mycelium
Fungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- proliferationRapid increase in quantity
spreading · creeping · infestation · invasion · expansion · multiplication · propagation · biomass · cultivation · germination
spongy
Soft and absorbent
rubbery · fleshy · gelatinous · crusty · flaky · powdery · cottony · filamentous · weblike · membranous
rot
Organic breakdown process
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- saprophyteOrganism feeding on decay
decomposer · moldering · biodegradation · detritus · humus · compost · deterioration · breakdown · mulch · disintegration
lichen
Symbiotic rock dweller
- parasiticExploiting a host organism
- mutualisticBeneficial to both parties
- hostOne receiving guests
zygospore
Spore from fused cells
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- propagationAct of spreading widely
funguslikeplantlike
Resembling botanical organisms
animallike · animal-like · bacterial · botanical · vegetative
funguslikephotosynthetic
Producing energy from light
autotrophic · leafy · flowering · verdant · green