Fungus
균류
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="fungus"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
A kingdom of eukaryotic organisms including mushrooms, yeasts, and molds that decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.
Detailed Explanation
Fungi decompose complex polymers — lignin, cellulose, keratin — that few other organisms can break down, releasing locked nutrients and driving nutrient cycles. Their mycelial networks can span hectares and transfer water and nutrients between plants in forest ecosystems — the "wood wide web." Fungi are also invaluable industrially, producing antibiotics (penicillin), food (bread, beer, cheese), and pharmaceutical compounds.