fungus

A fungus is a living organism that is neither an animal nor a plant. Fungi are different from plants because they do not have chlorophyll, which is the green pigment that plants use to make their own food. Fungi also have a different cell structure than plants.

Fungi are found all over the world and come in many different shapes and sizes. Some fungi are mushrooms, while others are moulds or yeasts. Fungi play an important role in the environment by breaking down dead plants and animals. They also produce many substances that are used by humans, such as antibiotics and enzymes.

The mushrooms in the forest are fungi.