fungus
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The researchers found that this fungus acts as a lethal parasite in Ostreopsis cf. ovata, a species of algae responsible for toxic blooms that can negatively affect human health.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
This fungus attacks the plant through the soil, causing it to wilt and die.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
We know in 1845, potato fields — the primary source of food for the poor — became infested with a devastating fungus that destroyed 40% of the crop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
In the warming water I put roots, nuts, and the fungus of immortality.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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The ACT Science Test: Biology Review 1
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STAAR Biology: Biological Evolution and Classification
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