Eukaryotic non-photosynthetic organisms with a cell wall. Either unicellular or multicellular
Damage caused by fungi mostly arises from the enzymes produced
Fungi secrete digestive enzymes and chemicals into the surrounding environment to break down organic matter. Then absorb simple nutrients
Athletes' foot→ caused by different fungal species: microsporum, epidermophyton and trichophyton. Live in the outside layer of human skin where they produce chemicals and break down keratin