Fungus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011939",
  "term": "Fungus",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Funguses, or fungi, are types of plants that have no leaves, flowers or roots. Both words, funguses and fungi, are the plural of fungus.\n\n2. Molds, mildews, yeasts, mushrooms, and puffballs, a group of organisms lacking in chlorophyll (i.e. are not photosynthetic) and which are usually non-mobile, filamentous, and multicellular. Some grow in soil, others attach themselves to decaying trees and other plants whence they obtain nutrients. Some are pathogens, others stabilize sewage and digest composted waste.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Pesticides Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fungus/"
}