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1. Some fungi are poisonous

2. mold on your food

3. Many cause diseases in plants

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What types of fungi are harmful and what types are useful?

Fungi is definitely more useful than it is harmful. Yeast (which IS fungi) is used to convert sugar to alcohol in the making of beer and wine. Fungi is even used to make penicillin. Also club fungi is good for you too. The fungi that are bad for you can be Jockitch, Tiena, Candida, and ugaa


Examples of harmful fungi?

Some examples of harmful fungi include Aspergillus, which can cause respiratory infections; Candida, which can lead to yeast infections; and Fusarium, which can cause eye infections and skin infections. Additionally, some fungi produce mycotoxins that can contaminate food and lead to food poisoning or other health issues.


What fungi can be eaten but there are also some that are harmful to plant life like wheat rust?

Fungi that can be eaten include mushrooms like chanterelles and morels. However, there are harmful fungi like wheat rust (Puccinia species) that can cause diseases in plants, leading to decreased crop yield and quality. It's important to properly identify fungi before consuming or managing them in agricultural settings.


What is fungi guilty of?

Fungi are primarily guilty of causing diseases in plants, animals, and humans. They can also be responsible for food spoilage and structural damage to buildings. Additionally, some fungi produce toxins that can be harmful when ingested or inhaled.


What is the definition to toxin?

A toxin is a harmful substance produced by living organisms that can cause harm or disease when introduced into a body. Toxins can come from various sources such as plants, animals, bacteria, or fungi and can have different effects on the body depending on their type and concentration.