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| − | '''Fungi''' is the plural of '''fungus''', a kingdom of multicellular [[heterotroph]]s. They feed primarily on decomposing plant material, aided by their ability to produce cellulose. | + | '''Fungi''' is the plural of '''fungus''', a kingdom of multicellular [[heterotroph]]s. They feed primarily on decomposing plant material, aided by their ability to produce cellulose. They reproduce using [[spore]]s. |
| − | The fruiting bodies of fungi are known as [[mushroom]]s, and are used for culinary purposes or intoxication depending on variety, although many contain deadly | + | The fruiting bodies of fungi are known as [[mushroom]]s, and are used for culinary purposes or intoxication depending on variety, although many contain deadly [[toxin]]s. |
| − | The study of fungi is known as [[mycology]]. | + | The scientific study of fungi is known as [[mycology]]. |
[[category:science]] | [[category:science]] | ||
Revision as of 22:55, August 30, 2008
Fungi is the plural of fungus, a kingdom of multicellular heterotrophs. They feed primarily on decomposing plant material, aided by their ability to produce cellulose. They reproduce using spores.
The fruiting bodies of fungi are known as mushrooms, and are used for culinary purposes or intoxication depending on variety, although many contain deadly toxins.
The scientific study of fungi is known as mycology.