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fungus

[fuhng-guhs] / ˈfʌŋ gəs /




NOUN
yeast
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The scans revealed three insects: a fungus gnat, a black fly, and an ancient ant.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

However Oskolkov, who previously discovered ancient fungus in the mummy's guts, cautioned that the yeast samples were only taken in 2010 and 2019.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

"This fungus gives an opportunity to save these unique moss landscapes that are homes for insects, fungi, molluscs, other plants," explains Smith.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Two floors below, IV bags filled with grasses, fungus and a wasp nest hang from the ceiling as part of a meditation on the healing aspects of the environment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Dense thickets of halfdrowned trees pressed close around them, branches dripping with curtains of pale fungus.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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