fungus
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I can’t speak to the medicinal benefits of snow fungus tea.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The organism, named Algophthora mediterranea, is a microscopic chytrid fungus that can infect a wide variety of hosts.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
A plant room on the roof near a ventilation intake that had been colonised by pigeons was initially identified as a likely source of the fungus, although a subsequent investigation contradicted that finding.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Clumps of bright fungus stuck out from their barks like tongues.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
Vocabulary lists containing fungus
The ACT Science Test: Biology Review 1
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Life Science: Organisms and Taxonomy
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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