Diseases of Animals Caused by Fungi Are Called Mycoses

question 16

True/False

Diseases of animals caused by fungi are called mycoses.

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Definitions:

Parasitoids

Organisms, often insects, that lay their eggs on or in the bodies of other insects, eventually killing the host as the offspring develop.

Insects

Most diverse arthropod group; have six legs, two antennae, and, in most subgroups, wings.

Bacteria

Single-celled, prokaryotic microorganisms that come in various shapes and can inhabit a wide range of environments, including soil, water, and living in or on other organisms.

Fungi

A kingdom of complex organisms that include molds, yeast, mushrooms, and more, distinct from plants and animals.