mycology
Study of fungi
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with fungi—their classification, genetics, ecology, and uses.
A mycologist studies mushrooms, molds, yeasts, and related organisms.
She developed an interest in mycology after a foraging class.
The field has practical applications in medicine, agriculture, and food production.
Golden edible wild fungus
- morelPitted edible fungus
- porciniEdible boletus species
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- shiitakeEast Asian edible mushroom
maitake · oyster · portobello · cremini · enoki · wood-ear · reishi · matsutake
Fungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- sporeAsexual reproductive cell
- capCovering for top
- gillAquatic respiratory organ
stem · germination · dispersal · airborne · annulus · stipe · pileus · lamellae
Organism breaking down corpses
- mycorrhizaeFungal-root mutualistic associations
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- soilGround matter for planting
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
woodland · ecosystem · humus · detritus · litter · biome · biodiversity · pathogen
Fermenting fungus
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- kojiFermentation mold for Japanese foods
tempeh · miso · sake · leavening · distilling · wine · bread · sourdough
Hallucinogenic substance from fungi
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
- hallucinogenDrug inducing false perceptions
- shroomHallucinogenic fungus, informally
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
Science of categorical arrangement
- phylogenyEvolutionary relationships among organisms
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
genetics · laboratory · fieldwork · microscopy · cultivation · research · specimen · nomenclature
Fungal genus, often toxic
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- misidentificationWrongly recognizing something
- look-alikeNear-identical in appearance
Genus of filamentous fungi
- mycosisFungal disease
- ringwormFungal skin infection
- thrushSpotted woodland vocalist
- histoplasmosisSpore-caused pulmonary mycosis
tinea · antifungal · infection · parasitic · opportunistic · immunocompromised
chanterelle
Golden edible wild fungus
shiitake · maitake · oyster · portobello · cremini · enoki · wood-ear · reishi · matsutake · bolete
mycelium
Fungal filament network
gill · stem · germination · dispersal · airborne · annulus · stipe · pileus · lamellae
decomposer
Organism breaking down corpses
- mycorrhizaeFungal-root mutualistic associations
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- soilGround matter for planting
forest · woodland · ecosystem · humus · detritus · litter · biome · biodiversity · pathogen · dung
yeast
Fermenting fungus
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
koji · tempeh · miso · sake · leavening · distilling · wine · bread · sourdough · kefir
psilocybin
Hallucinogenic substance from fungi
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
- hallucinogenDrug inducing false perceptions
- shroomHallucinogenic fungus, informally
trip · microdosing · visionary
taxonomy
Science of categorical arrangement
- phylogenyEvolutionary relationships among organisms
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
morphology · genetics · laboratory · fieldwork · microscopy · cultivation · research · specimen · nomenclature · voucher
amanita
Fungal genus, often toxic
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- misidentificationWrongly recognizing something
look-alike · inedible · deadly
aspergillus
Genus of filamentous fungi
histoplasmosis · tinea · antifungal · infection · parasitic · opportunistic · immunocompromised
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- biology termscell, DNA, genetics, genetic, evolution
- Biomedicineanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology
- disciplinesbiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology
mycologybotany
Science of flora
zoology · bacteriology · virology · plant science · entomology