Fungi (Noun)
Meaning
The taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Fungi play a vital role in decomposing organic waste and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
- The vast array of species that make up the fungi kingdom can be found in almost every environment on Earth.
- Scientists have only begun to scratch the surface of understanding the unique properties and behaviors of fungi.
- Some types of fungi are parasitic, obtaining nutrients by infecting and killing their hosts.
- The fascinating world of fungi has inspired countless discoveries in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and environmental science.