A fungus is a eukaryotic lifeform, which lacks vascular tissue and chlorophyll. Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular.
The leola root is a dark yellow root vegetable native to the Delta Quadrant that is covered in mildew (a variety of fungus).
In 2246, an exotic fungus destroyed most of Tarsus IV's food supply. (TOS: "The Conscience of the King")
Ledonian soil contains mycorrhizal fungus that helps plants on Ledonia III retain water. (DS9: "The Wire")
Referenced fungi
- Amanita muscaria
- Matopin rock fungus
- Mushroom
- Mycorrhizal fungus
- Seltin wood fungus
- Sleeger fungus
- Tri-nucleic fungus