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fungus

noun as in slime

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noun as in yeast

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noun as in yeast

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The modified fungus has a meatlike flavor and is easier for people to digest than the natural strain it originated from.

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There are snakes that shrink their intestines and rebuild their hearts, frogs that freeze and fungi that harness radiation.

The Fen Orchid typically grows among reeds nestled in moss that retains moisture and relies on the presence of specific moss and fungi to grow.

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These are placed into moulds, where mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, takes over.

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But we also contend with weeds, pests and fungus.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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