Fungus
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A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. These organisms are classified in the biological kingdom Fungi.
Fungi collage
Omphalotus nidiformis, a bioluminescent mushroom
Bracket fungi on a tree stump
Widespread white fungus in wood chip mulch in an Oklahoma garden
Mold
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A mold or mould is one of the structures that certain fungi can form. The dust-like, colored appearance of molds is due to the formation of spores containing fungal secondary metabolites. The spores a
Fungus
…A fungus (pl.: fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. These organisms are classified in the biological kingdom Fungi. A characteristic that places fungus in a different kingdom from plants…
Close up of mold on a strawberry
Penicillium digitatum mold growing on a clementine
Spinellus fusiger growing on the mushroom Mycena haematopus
Spores from green mold (Penicillium or Trichoderma) growing on an orange, 1000× wet mount