Understanding Myco-: Uncovering the World of Fungi and Mushrooms

Myco- is a prefix that means "fungus" or "mushroom." It is often used in scientific names of fungi, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacteria that causes tuberculosis) and Mycoplasma genitalium (a bacterium that causes a sexually transmitted infection).

Example sentences:

1. The myco-bacteria in the soil can cause root rot in plants.
2. The myco-fungus on this mushroom is poisonous and can cause serious illness if ingested.
3. The myco-plasma in this sample is resistant to antibiotics and is difficult to treat.

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