Mushrooms belongs to kingdom Fungi
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts
and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.
These organisms are classified as a kingdom,Fungi, which is separate from plants,animals, and bacteria. One major difference is that fungal cells have cell walls that contain chitin, unlike the cell walls of plants, which contain cellulose. A hypha is a long, branching filamentous structure of a fungus. Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread–like hyphae.
Fungi are not only diverse and widespread, but they are also essential for the well–being of most terrestrial ecosystems. They breakdown organic material and recycle nutrients (decomposers) , allowing other organisms to assimilate essential chemical elements. Almost all plants depend on a symbiotic relationship with fungi that helps their roots absorb minerals from the soil. Humans also benefit from fungal services to agriculture and forestry as well as their essential role in making products ranging from bread to antibiotics. But it is also true that a tiny fraction of fungi causes diseases in plants and animals.