Abstract

Fungior microbe take a single celled or very complex multicellular organisms. They are found in just about any habitat but many of them live on the land, mainly in soil or on plant material rather than in sea or fresh water. A group called the decomposers grow in the soil or on dead plant matter where they play an important role in the cycling of carbon and other elements. Some are parasites of plants causing diseases such as mildews, rusts, scabs or canker. In crops fungal diseases can lead to significant monetary loss for the farmer. A very a few number of fungi increase diseases in animals. In humans these include skin diseases such as athletes’ foot, ringworm and thrush.

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