Fungi

A taxonomic Kingdom of heterotrophic organisms which reproduce by spores or mycelial fragmentation. The fruiting body of a fungi is a mushroom, toadstool, puffball, or similar; whilst underground thread like growths are called hyphae, collectively known as mycelium. Most turf diseases are caused by fungi. There are approximately 12,000 species of fungi in the British Isles.

The two main divisions, or phyla, or fungi in the UK are Ascomycota and Basidiomycota.