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A fungus is any member of a large group of

fermentation of various food products, such as wine, beer, and soy sauce
.

Since the 1940s, fungi have been used for the production of

pathogens of humans and other animals. Losses of crops due to fungal diseases or food spoilage can have a large impact on human food supplies and local economies. Despite their importance on human affairs, little is known of the true biodiversity
of Kingdom Fungi, which has been estimated at around 1.5 million species, with about 5% of these having been formally classified.

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Polyozellus multiplex, the only species in the genus
leathery earthfans. A monotypic genus, it contains the single species Polyozellus multiplex, first described in 1899, and commonly known as the blue chanterelle, the clustered blue chanterelle, or, in Alaska, the black chanterelle. The distinctive fruit body of this species resembles blue- to purple-colored clusters of vase- or spoon-shaped caps with veiny wrinkles on the undersurface that run down the length of the stem
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Polyozellus has had a varied

range of Polyozellus includes North America and eastern Asia, where P. multiplex may be found growing on the ground in coniferous forests, usually under spruce and fir trees. It is an edible species, and has been harvested for commercial purposes. Polyozellus multiplex contains the bioactive compound polyozellin, shown to have various physiological properties, including suppressive effects on stomach cancer
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imperfect), or conidial stage of U. craterium is the plant pathogenic species Conoplea globosa, known to cause a canker disease of oak and several other hardwood
tree species.
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  • Image 1Ling Zhi-8, an immunomodulatory protein isolated from Ganoderma lucidum (from Medicinal uses of fungi)
    Ling Zhi-8, an immunomodulatory protein isolated from Ganoderma lucidum (from Medicinal uses of fungi)
  • Image 2Amanita jacksonii buttons emerging from their universal veils (from Mushroom)
    Amanita jacksonii buttons emerging from their universal veils (from Mushroom)
  • Image 3 Lichen covered rocks (from Marine fungi)
    Lichen covered rocks
    (from Marine fungi)
  • Image 4Boletus edulis, also known as "cep", is an edible wild bolete found in Europe (from Mushroom)
    Boletus edulis, also known as "cep", is an edible wild bolete found in Europe (from Mushroom)
  • Image 5Neurospora crassa life cycle. The haploid mycelium reproduces asexually by two processes: (1) simple proliferation of existing mycelium, and (2) formation of conidia (macro- and micro-) which can be dispersed and then germinate to produce new mycelium. In the sexual cycle, mating can only occur between individual strains of different mating type, A and a. Fertilization occurs by the passage of nuclei of conidia or mycelium of one mating type into the protoperithecia of the opposite mating type through the trichogyne. Fusion of the nuclei of opposite mating types occurs within the protoperithecium to form a zygote (2N) nucleus. (from Mating in fungi)
    protoperithecia of the opposite mating type through the trichogyne. Fusion of the nuclei of opposite mating types occurs within the protoperithecium to form a zygote (2N) nucleus. (from Mating in fungi
    )
  • Image 6Chytrid parasites of marine diatoms. (A) Chytrid sporangia on Pleurosigma sp. The white arrow indicates the operculate discharge pore. (B) Rhizoids (white arrow) extending into diatom host. (C) Chlorophyll aggregates localized to infection sites (white arrows). (D and E) Single hosts bearing multiple zoosporangia at different stages of development. The white arrow in panel E highlights branching rhizoids. (F) Endobiotic chytrid-like sporangia within diatom frustule. Bars = 10 μm. (from Marine fungi)
    Chytrid parasites of marine diatoms. (A) Chytrid sporangia on Pleurosigma sp. The white arrow indicates the operculate discharge pore. (B) Rhizoids (white arrow) extending into diatom host. (C) Chlorophyll aggregates localized to infection sites (white arrows). (D and E) Single hosts bearing multiple zoosporangia at different stages of development. The white arrow in panel E highlights branching rhizoids. (F) Endobiotic chytrid-like sporangia within diatom frustule. Bars = 10 μm. (from Marine fungi)
  • Image 7 Mycoloop links between phytoplankton and zooplankton Chytrid‐mediated trophic links between phytoplankton and zooplankton (mycoloop). While small phytoplankton species can be grazed upon by zooplankton, large phytoplankton species constitute poorly edible or even inedible prey. Chytrid infections on large phytoplankton can induce changes in palatability, as a result of host aggregation (reduced edibility) or mechanistic fragmentation of cells or filaments (increased palatability). First, chytrid parasites extract and repack nutrients and energy from their hosts in form of readily edible zoospores. Second, infected and fragmented hosts including attached sporangia can also be ingested by grazers (i.e. concomitant predation). (from Marine fungi)
    Mycoloop links between phytoplankton and zooplankton
    Chytrid‐mediated trophic links between phytoplankton and zooplankton (mycoloop). While small phytoplankton species can be grazed upon by zooplankton, large phytoplankton species constitute poorly edible or even inedible prey. Chytrid infections on large phytoplankton can induce changes in palatability, as a result of host aggregation (reduced edibility) or mechanistic fragmentation of cells or filaments (increased palatability). First, chytrid parasites extract and repack nutrients and energy from their hosts in form of readily edible zoospores. Second, infected and fragmented hosts including attached sporangia can also be ingested by grazers (i.e. concomitant predation). (from Marine fungi)
  • Image 8Agaricus bitorquis mushroom emerging through asphalt concrete in summer (from Mushroom)
    Agaricus bitorquis mushroom emerging through asphalt concrete in summer (from Mushroom)
  • Image 9The red yeast rice fungus, Monascus purpureus, can synthesize three statins. (from Medicinal uses of fungi)
    The
    statins. (from Medicinal uses of fungi
    )
  • Image 10Typical mating fusion of two compatible monokaryons in Basidiomycota (from Mating in fungi)
    Typical mating fusion of two compatible monokaryons in Basidiomycota (from Mating in fungi)
  • Image 11Ferula mushroom in Bingöl, Turkey . This is an edible type of mushroom. (from Mushroom)
    Ferula mushroom in Bingöl, Turkey . This is an edible type of mushroom. (from Mushroom)
  • Image 12Tinea corporis (from Fungal infection)
    Tinea corporis (from Fungal infection)
  • Image 13Pennate diatom from an Arctic meltpond, infected with two chytrid-like [zoo-]sporangium fungal pathogens (in false-colour red). Scale bar = 10 µm. (from Marine fungi)
    meltpond, infected with two chytrid-like [zoo-]sporangium fungal pathogens (in false-colour red). Scale bar = 10 µm. (from Marine fungi
    )
  • Image 14 Roles of fungi in the marine carbon cycle Roles of fungi in the marine carbon cycle by processing phytoplankton-derived organic matter. Parasitic fungi, as well as saprotrophic fungi, directly assimilate phytoplankton organic carbon. By releasing zoospores, the fungi bridge the trophic linkage to zooplankton, known as the mycoloop. By modifying the particulate and dissolved organic carbon, they can affect bacteria and the microbial loop. These processes may modify marine snow chemical composition and the subsequent functioning of the biological carbon pump. (from Marine fungi)
    Roles of fungi in the marine carbon cycle
    Roles of fungi in the
    biological carbon pump. (from Marine fungi
    )
  • Image 15The photochemistry of vitamin D2 biosynthesis (from Medicinal uses of fungi)
    The photochemistry of vitamin D2 biosynthesis (from Medicinal uses of fungi)
  • Image 16Agaricus bisporus, one of the most widely cultivated and consumed mushrooms (from Mushroom)
    Agaricus bisporus, one of the most widely cultivated and consumed mushrooms (from Mushroom)
  • Image 17Pityriasis versicolor (from Fungal infection)
    Pityriasis versicolor (from Fungal infection)
  • Image 18Group photograph taken at a meeting of the British Mycological Society in 1913 (from Mycology)
    Group photograph taken at a meeting of the British Mycological Society in 1913 (from Mycology)
  • Image 19Close-up cross section of mushroom. (from Mushroom)
    Close-up cross section of mushroom. (from Mushroom)
  • Image 20Amanita muscaria, the most easily recognised "toadstool", is frequently depicted in fairy stories and on greeting cards. It is often associated with gnomes. (from Mushroom)
    Amanita muscaria, the most easily recognised "toadstool", is frequently depicted in fairy stories and on greeting cards. It is often associated with gnomes. (from Mushroom)
  • Image 21Ganoderma lingzhi (from Mushroom)
    Ganoderma lingzhi (from Mushroom
    )
  • Image 22Yellow flower pot mushrooms (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii) at various states of development (from Mushroom)
    Yellow flower pot mushrooms (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii) at various states of development (from Mushroom)
  • Image 23Young Amanita phalloides "death cap" mushrooms, with a matchbox for size comparison (from Mushroom)
    Young Amanita phalloides "death cap" mushrooms, with a matchbox for size comparison (from Mushroom)
  • Image 24There are over 100 psychoactive mushroom species of genus Psilocybe native to regions all around the world. (from Mushroom)
    There are over 100 psychoactive mushroom species of genus Psilocybe native to regions all around the world. (from Mushroom)
  • Image 25Mushrooms are considered a kind of fungal reproductive organ. (from Mycology)
    Mushrooms are considered a kind of fungal reproductive organ. (from Mycology
    )
  • Image 26Oral candidiasis (from Fungal infection)
    Oral candidiasis (from Fungal infection)
  • Image 27Agaricus bisporus mushroom is a cultivated edible mushroom for foods and has many names such as "champignon", " button mushroom", "white mushroom", and " portobello" (from Mushroom)
    Agaricus bisporus mushroom is a cultivated edible mushroom for foods and has many names such as "champignon", " button mushroom", "white mushroom", and " portobello" (from Mushroom)
  • Image 28Morphological diversity of fungi collected from a marine sponge species, Ircinia variabilis (from Marine fungi)
    Morphological diversity of fungi collected from a marine sponge species, Ircinia variabilis (from Marine fungi)
  • Image 29The blue gills of Lactarius indigo, a milk-cap mushroom (from Mushroom)
    The blue gills of Lactarius indigo, a milk-cap mushroom (from Mushroom)
  • Image 30Onychomycosis (from Fungal infection)
    Onychomycosis (from Fungal infection)
  • Image 31Fungi within Zygomycota form progametangia with suspensors during mating (from Mating in fungi)
    Fungi within Zygomycota form progametangia with suspensors during mating (from Mating in fungi)
  • Image 32Morchella elata asci viewed with phase contrast microscopy (from Mushroom)
    phase contrast microscopy (from Mushroom
    )
  • Image 33Eumycetoma (from Fungal infection)
    Eumycetoma (from Fungal infection)
  • Image 34Culinary mushrooms in a diversity of shapes and colors (from Mushroom)
    Culinary mushrooms in a diversity of shapes and colors (from Mushroom)
  • Image 35A mushroom (probably Russula brevipes) parasitized by Hypomyces lactifluorum resulting in a "lobster mushroom" (from Mushroom)
    A mushroom (probably Russula brevipes) parasitized by Hypomyces lactifluorum resulting in a "lobster mushroom" (from Mushroom)
  • Image 36Psilocybe zapotecorum, a hallucinogenic mushroom (from Mushroom)
    Psilocybe zapotecorum, a hallucinogenic mushroom (from Mushroom)
  • Image 37Salmon with fungal disease (from Marine fungi)
    Salmon with
    fungal disease (from Marine fungi
    )
  • A macro of a polypore mushroom
    Maitake, a polypore mushroom (from Mushroom)
  • Image 39Psychotropic mushroom Amanita muscaria, commonly known as "fly agaric" (from Mushroom)
    Psychotropic mushroom Amanita muscaria, commonly known as "fly agaric" (from Mushroom)
  • Image 40Common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum) has a glebal hymenium; the interior is white when it is young, but as it matures, the interior becomes brown containing spores (from Mushroom)
    Common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum) has a glebal hymenium; the interior is white when it is young, but as it matures, the interior becomes brown containing spores (from Mushroom)
  • Image 41 Diagram of a mycoloop (fungus loop) Parasitic chytrids can transfer material from large inedible phytoplankton to zooplankton. Chytrids zoospores are excellent food for zooplankton in terms of size (2–5 μm in diameter), shape, nutritional quality (rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and cholesterols). Large colonies of host phytoplankton may also be fragmented by chytrid infections and become edible to zooplankton. (from Marine fungi)
    Diagram of a mycoloop (fungus loop)
    Parasitic
    polyunsaturated fatty acids and cholesterols). Large colonies of host phytoplankton may also be fragmented by chytrid infections and become edible to zooplankton. (from Marine fungi
    )
  • Image 42 Driftwood (from Marine fungi)
    Driftwood
    (from Marine fungi)
  • Image 43Fungi within Ascomycota form ascogonium and antheridium with trichogyne bridge (from Mating in fungi)
    Fungi within Ascomycota form ascogonium and antheridium with trichogyne bridge (from Mating in fungi)
  • Image 44A tinder fungus, Fomes fomentarius (from Mushroom)
    A tinder fungus, Fomes fomentarius (from Mushroom)
  • Image 45Phylogenetic and symbiogenetic tree of living organisms, showing a view of the origins of eukaryotes and prokaryotes (from Marine fungi)
    Phylogenetic and symbiogenetic tree of living organisms, showing a view of the origins of eukaryotes and prokaryotes (from Marine fungi)
  • Image 46Morphological characteristics of the caps of mushrooms (from Mushroom)
    Morphological characteristics of the caps of mushrooms (from Mushroom)
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