noun
- Plural of fungus; organisms that lack chlorophyll and reproduce by spores, including mushrooms, molds, and yeasts.
Usage: The standard plural is 'fungi' in scientific and formal contexts; 'funguses' is an acceptable but less common alternative plural.
Examples
- The biologist studied various funguses found in the forest.
- Different funguses can cause infections in humans and plants.
- Bread mold and mushrooms are both types of funguses.
- The lab identified several funguses growing on the sample.
- Funguses play an important role in decomposing dead organic matter.