Fungi, a group of organisms that include mushrooms and yeast, are not plants but a separate branch of life. They c
(an) be fo
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(ny) of th
(em) are decomposers, mea
(ning) that they break down organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the soil. Some fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them absorb water and nutrients. While many fungi are beneficial, others can cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans.
