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No, fungi are not plants, they are heterotrophs and belong to a unique group of their own. They get their energy by breaking down decaying organic matter in the soil and will grow in total darkness.

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Does a fungi need sunlight to grow?

No, fungi do not need sunlight to grow. They obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter, such as dead plants or animals, through a process called decomposition. Fungi can grow in dark and damp environments.


What condition do fungi grow?

Fungi like it to be warm, moist, and dark. (The fungi called toadstools in your yard are actually a couple of feet down - where it is relatively warm, moist, and dark.) The part you see is a runner that shoots up to the surface to drop spores to make more fungi.


Where does fungi grow?

It grows on dead bark that is in a dark, warm, and wet area


In what condition do fungi grow?

They usually grow the best in dark and moist places like in deep forests or caves.


Where is fungi live in?

fungi can vary, it depends on the type. The most common climate for fungi is warm moist areas although some grow in dark and cold climates.


What are things that fungi need in order to grow?

Not much. Fungi really only needs a dark wet place and Carbon Dioxide :p


Where might you find a club fungi?

Club fungi, like most, like moist dark environments. They can grow on forest floors, or even in a garden.


In what conditions do fungi grow best?

Fungi grow best in warm and moist environments with sufficient oxygen and nutrients. They thrive in dark and damp areas, such as decaying organic matter or in soil rich in organic material. Additionally, fungi grow well in acidic or neutral pH conditions.


What does fungus grow best on?

in between the toes. basicly anywere that is dark & damp


Why are mushrooms and mushroom like creatures in fiction frequently associated with night or portrayed to be nocturnal?

Mushrooms, my friend, are fungi, and fungi grow in the dark. This is likely the source.


What does fungi not need to grow?

Fungi do not need light to grow. Unlike plants, fungi do not undergo photosynthesis and therefore do not require sunlight to produce energy. They obtain nutrients through organic matter decomposition and can thrive in dark environments.


What do fungi and bacteria grow from?

fungi and bacteria grow from spores.