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2006-09-25 19:43:36 · 3 answers · asked by Jennifer L 1 in Science & Mathematics Other - Science

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Mold is indeed a micro organism. Im not sure if it's as small as say..An Amoeba, but it's small as hell.

2006-09-25 19:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Lord of the Apocalypse 3 · 0 1

Molds, or moulds, are fungi that grow in the form of mycelia and usually produce masses of spores, which are most commonly asexual but sometimes sexual. Mold is the growth of these minute fungi on organic matter, commonly as a downy or furry coating. Molds do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping – they can be found in the divisions Zygomycota, Deuteromycota and Ascomycota.

Mold can grow on food in closed containers, even in refrigerators. Mold is not photosynthetic and does not require sunlight; often, sunlight will kill it. Mold does require food and moisture, although xerophilic molds can grow using water vapor in the air as their only water source.

fungus (plural fungi) is a eukaryotic organism that digests its food externally and absorbs the nutrient molecules into its cells. Along with bacteria, fungi are the primary decomposers of dead organic matter in most terrestrial ecosystems. Many fungi have important symbiotic relationships with many other organisms. Mycorrhizal symbiosis between plants and fungi is particularly important; over 90% of all plant species engage in some kind of mycorrhizal relationship with fungi and are dependent upon this relationship for survival.[1] [2] Fungi are also used extensively by humans: yeasts are responsible for fermentation of beer and bread, and mushroom farming and gathering is a large industry in many countries.

The branch of biology involving the study of fungi is known as mycology.

2006-09-26 02:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0 1

mould is not. mold is.

2006-09-26 02:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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