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What is Mold?
This is probably the simplest question of all but the most important. By asking this question we are able understand how to deal with molds. To answer this question:
- Mold and fungi are terms generally used to describe a distinct group of organisms that appear fuzzy or powdery in appearance. Fungus was once considered as a part of the plant kingdom, they are now regarded as a distinct kingdom of organisms. Fungi tend to absorb nutrients from dead or living organic matter in order for them to grow and survive. At least 100,000 living species of fungus have been identified, some of which are beneficial to mankind. Mycologists (scientists that specialize in botany that deals with fungi) have estimated that another 200,000 types of fungi may probably exist that have not yet been identified.
-The Moldblogger Team
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