Fungi and the environment

Mycelium in the soil

Mycelium in the soil

Mycelium and fruiting bodies

Mycelium and fruiting bodies

Structure of the mycelium

Structure of the mycelium

Molds on strawberry

Molds on strawberry

Mycelium and mature sporophores

Mycelium and mature sporophores

Forest

Forest

Tangle of roots

Tangle of roots

Fungi decompose the wood

Fungi decompose the wood

Fruticose lichen

Fruticose lichen

Lichens

Lichens

Mold on lemon

Mold on lemon

Fungi are spread anywhere and can live on their own or as parasites of other eukaryote organisms. Some species can tolerate adverse conditions, such as, for instance, extreme temperatures: some live even at 5-6 degrees below zero, others at temperatures above 50 degrees. Mildews are microscopic fungi that look like a white, grey, green or black dusty coating. They are usually visible on such foods as bread, jam and fruits in the form of a blue or green coating.