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FUNGUS AMONG US
What Is a Fungus? A fungus is a living organism that: • Eats food instead of making its own Grows in cool, dark, or damp places • Helps recycle Did you know that fungi are all around — even when you can’t see them? Fungi (that ‛ s the plural of fungus!) are a special group of living things. They are not plants and not animals. They are their own kind of life, and they do some pretty amazing things!
Fungi are nature’s cleanup crew! They: • Break down dead plants and animals • Help soil stay healthy • Help plants grow Are used by people to make food like bread, pizza, and cheese Without fungi, the Earth would be very messy! Why Are Fungi Important?
Types of Fungi You Might Know Mushrooms – grow in forests and yards Mold – fuzzy stuff that can grow on food Yeast – tiny fungi used to make bread rise Even though they look different, they are all fungi!
things in nature Some fungi are big, like mushrooms
you see in the forest. Some fungi are tiny, like yeast — so small you need a microscope to see them!
Source: https://www.britannica.com/science/fungus
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