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fungal

/ˈfʌŋɡəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to fungi or their characteristics.

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fungal
Etymology
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From Old English fungol, from fung 'fungus' + -al 'pertaining to'.

Trivia
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  1. Fungi are not plants, but they are often grouped with plants because they share some similarities, such as having cell walls.

  2. There are over 1.5 million known species of fungi.

  3. Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of certain types of fungi.

Related Concepts
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  1. Mycology: The scientific study of fungi.

  2. Fungi: A kingdom of organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms and toadstools.

Culture
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Fungi, including the term 'fungal', have been used in various cultural contexts. For instance, in ancient Egypt, fungi were used for medicinal purposes, and in modern times, they are used as a food source and in the production of various industries such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

How to Memorize "fungal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a mushroom or a toadstool to remember the meaning of 'fungal'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fungal' with the word 'fungus'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fungi Understood Naturally Are Good' to remember the meaning of 'fungal'.

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