The word itself comes from the Latin "fungus" ( mushroom). It covers a wide range of simple saprophytes generally called, mushrooms, toadstools, mold, etc. It can also be used in the description of Fungal infections, or mycoses, which are caused by fungi. Athlete's foot is a common example.
The word root for fungus is "fung-", derived from the Latin word "fungus" meaning mushroom.
Another word for fungus is saprophyte.
fungus in sentences
A kind of fungus.
Mushrooms are a kind of fungus that people like to eat.
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yes, fungus is singular Yes, fungi is plural and fungus is singular.
1. a center 2.the body of a vertebra 3.all the structures enclosed within the ascocrap of a fungus
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fungus or fungi
a fungus
No, "fungus" is not a bad word. It is a scientific term used to describe a particular type of organism that includes mushrooms, yeasts, and molds.