fungi
1 Americanplural noun
noun
combining form
noun
Usage
What does fungi- mean? The combining form fungi- is used like a prefix meaning “fungus.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in biology.The form fungi- comes from Latin fungus, meaning “fungus.” It is possible that fungus is related to Greek spóngos, meaning "sponge," by way of a long-lost substrate language of the Mediterranean.What are variants of fungi-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, fungi- becomes fung-, as in fungemia.
Etymology
Origin of Fungi
From New Latin; fungus
Example Sentences
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Dr Mo Verhoeven, lead conservation scientist at the RSPB, said Cumbria was chosen because fungi which supported trees had transitioned to fungi found in grasslands that "have been grazed for hundreds of years".
From BBC
So long as human bodies are fallible to disease, we will need labs studying viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites to see which ones could cause major problems.
From Salon
The team also identified 11 genes that may have the ability to kill or inhibit bacteria, fungi, and even viruses.
From Science Daily
That merger eventually gave rise to plants, animals, and fungi, collectively known as eukaryotes.
From Science Daily
They absorb and store CO2, support animals, fungi, and insects, hold soil in place, manage water cycles, and provide people with vital resources such as wood, food, and cooling shade during hot weather.
From Science Daily
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