mycology

Meanings

• The study of fungi.

  - "The mycologist identified a new species of fungus."
  - "Mycology is a vital field of study in agriculture and medicine."

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Rhymes

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magnolia , pansy , tulip

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Homophones

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1. ["mycosis", "a disease caused by a fungus"]
   

2. ["mycotoxin", "a toxic compound produced by a fungus"]
   

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Variants

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mycologic , mycological , mycologically , mycologies , mycologist , mycologists , mycology

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The study of different forms and types of fungi is an important aspect of mycology. Different forms of fungi include mushrooms, toadstools, puffballs, bracket fungi, and lichens. Each form of fungi has unique characteristics and can be identified based on various features such as shape, size, color, texture, and microscopic features.

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'mykos', meaning 'fungus'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the largest organism in the world is a fungus? The Armillaria ostoyae fungus, also known as the honey mushroom, covers over 2,200 acres in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon, USA. The fungus is believed to be over 2,400 years old!

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Related Concepts

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1. Fungi: A diverse group of organisms that obtain their nutrition by decomposing organic matter or by forming symbiotic relationships with other organisms. Fungi include yeasts, molds, mildews, smuts, rusts, and mushrooms.

2. Mycorrhiza: A symbiotic relationship between a fungus and the roots of a plant. In this relationship, the fungus provides the plant with water and nutrients, while the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates. Mycorrhizas are important for the health and growth of many plants, particularly those that grow in nutrient-poor soils. Mycorrhizas are also important for the health and productivity of many forests, particularly those that grow in nutrient-poor soils.

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Culture

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Mycology has been an essential field of study in various cultures. It has been used in agriculture for the cultivation of mushrooms and other edible fungi. In traditional Chinese medicine, over 200 species of fungi are used for medicinal purposes. In Europe, mycology has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes since ancient times.

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