fungus

nouns

an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
is derived from
is derived from
is a member of
the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
is a type of (narrower)
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently