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How Are Fungi Related To Molds

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How are fungi related to mold.
Molds are a group of fungi called, Hyphomycetes which are characterized with having, filamentous hyphae Filamentous hyphae means that they have long and visible chains of hyphae.

When growth of hyphae happens, mold forms. They have a fuzzy appearance ,they appear mostly on food.
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Types of mold.

There are many known species of molds. Like: saprotrophs, mesophiles, psychrophiles and thermophiles. They all need moisture to grow and some live in damp environments. Fungi and mold don’t use photosynthesis like plant for food they use their organic environment. Typically, molds secrete a type of enzyme called hydrolytic enzyme, from the ends of the hyphae.

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