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  1. Fungus - Wikipedia

    A fungus (pl.: fungi [e] or funguses [6]) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.

  2. Fungus | Definition, Characteristics, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 7, 2026 · Fungus, any of about 144,000 known species of organisms of the kingdom Fungi, including yeasts, mildews, molds, and mushrooms. Fungi are some of the most widely …

  3. Superbug hits 27 states: Here’s where the deadly fungus is …

    Dec 30, 2025 · Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus that has infected at least 7,000 people in 2025, …

  4. Superbug Fungus Candida auris: What To Know as US Faces …

    Jan 1, 2026 · A deadly fungus is spreading across the U.S., with researchers reporting that it carries a high level of resistance to convential treatments. Candida auris, a species of fungus …

  5. Fungi – Definition, Examples, Characteristics

    May 8, 2024 · Fungi (singular: fungus) are one of the kingdoms of life in biology, along with animals, plants, protists, bacteria, and archaebacteria. Examples of fungi include yeast, …

  6. What are Fungi? | Microbiology Society

    Fungi can be single celled or very complex multicellular organisms. They are found in just about any habitat but most live on the land, mainly in soil or plant material rather than sea or fresh …

  7. Introduction to Fungi – Introductory Biology: Evolutionary and ...

    Fungi, once considered plant-like organisms, are more closely related to animals than plants. Fungi are not capable of photosynthesis: they are heterotrophic because they use complex …

  8. FUNGUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FUNGUS is any of a kingdom (Fungi) of saprophytic and parasitic spore-producing eukaryotic typically filamentous organisms formerly classified as plants that lack …

  9. New 'super scary’ fungus already detected in Connecticut, experts …

    Jan 4, 2026 · Drug-resistant Candida auris can withstand most disinfectants and can remain within a person's body for weeks, experts say.

  10. Fungal Diseases | CDC

    Fungal diseases and antifungal resistance are both increasing worldwide. Misdiagnosis is common. Find a list of fungal diseases and navigate to their sites for more information. …