Fungus

Name:
Fungus
Detailed information:
Any of a plantlike group of organisms that does not produce chlorophyll; they derive their food either by decomposing organic matter from dead plants and animals or by parasitic attachment to living organisms, thus often causing infections and disease. Examples of fungi are molds, mildews, mushrooms, and the rusts and smuts that infect grain and other plants. They grow best in a moist environment at temperatures of about 25C, little or no light being required.See Mycotoxin.