Fungal

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Fungal

Fungal (pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋɡəl/) refers to anything related to or caused by fungi, a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. The term is derived from the Latin word "fungus," which means mushroom.

Etymology

The term "fungal" is derived from the Latin word "fungus," which means mushroom. The suffix "-al" is used to form adjectives from nouns, indicating relation or pertaining to.

Related Terms

  • Fungi: The kingdom of organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
  • Mycology: The branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
  • Mycosis: A disease caused by infection with a fungus.
  • Mycotoxin: A toxic compound produced by a fungus.
  • Mycelium: The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments.
  • Sporulation: The process of spore formation in fungi.
  • Hyphae: The branching filaments that make up the mycelium of a fungus.

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