Fungus Kingdom (Noun)
Meaning
The taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fungus kingdom is distinct from the green plants and includes a wide variety of organisms such as yeast and mushrooms.
- Fungi are heterotrophic organisms that belong to the fungus kingdom and obtain their nutrients by decomposing organic matter.
- The fungus kingdom also comprises molds, which are filamentous fungi that grow in the form of multicellular colonies.
- Mushrooms and toadstools are the most visible representatives of the fungus kingdom, often found growing in damp and humid environments.
- Scientists have been studying the fungus kingdom for years, and many species still remain undiscovered and unclassified.