What is a fungus? - Science Scrapbook 12.05.25

from Naked Science Scrapbook · host Dr Chris Smith, The Naked Scientists

Fungi are a biologically important, and often overlooked Kingdom of organisms. In this Naked Science Scrapbook we find out what a fungus actually is, how they live and how they cause and fight disease. Plus we see that many of our favourite meals wouldn't be the same without them.

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