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Home Archive by category "Fungi"

Category: Fungi

A fungus is any member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds (British English: moulds), as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, protists, and bacteria. One major difference is that fungal cells have cell walls that contain chitin, unlike the cell walls of plants and some protists, which contain cellulose, and unlike the cell walls of bacteria.

The Fascinating World of Fungi

Fungi on a rotting tree in Panamas rain forest

The Fascinating World of Fungi: Understanding the Importance and Diversity of this Underappreciated Kingdom Fungi are a mysterious and often underappreciated group of organisms that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Despite their importance, many…

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haui January 7, 2023 March 20, 2023Fungi fungi, mushrooms

Ligiella rodrigueziana

Ligiella rodrigueziana, a genus of fungi in the family Phallaceae, image taken in the cloud forest at around 1000 Meters above sea level in Panama.

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haui October 28, 2014 November 4, 2014Fungi fungi, Ligiella rodrigueziana
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