Fungoids
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Fungoids
'Fungoid' is a term used to describe a species that appears similar to fungi, and was once classed with them, but is now assigned to a different Kingdom - the Chromista.
The Phylum Oomycota includes some species that resemble moulds or mildews. Galls are formed by some species.
