Kingdom Fungi (Noun)
Meaning
The taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The kingdom Fungi is a diverse group of organisms that play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
- Mycologists study the biology and behavior of organisms in the kingdom Fungi, including their unique characteristics and adaptations.
- The kingdom Fungi is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with animals, and shares many characteristics with them, such as the use of chitin in cell walls.
- Fungi in the kingdom Fungi obtain their nutrients by decomposing organic matter or by forming symbiotic relationships with other organisms, such as mycorrhizal relationships with plant roots.
- The kingdom Fungi includes a wide range of species, from the tiny yeast cells that ferment sugars to produce beer and bread, to the large, conspicuous mushrooms and toadstools that grow in fields and forests.