thumb|300px| Mature Mycena leaiana, a kind of [[Mushroom, in Mount Field National Park.]]
Mycology is the scientific study of fungi, including mushrooms and other fungal organisms. It matters because fungi play important roles in ecosystems, human health, and food production.
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thumb|300px| Mature Mycena leaiana, a kind of [[Mushroom, in Mount Field National Park.]]
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their taxonomy, genetics, biochemical properties, and use by humans. Fungi can be a source of tinder, food, traditional medicine, as well as entheogens, poison, and infection. Yeasts are among the most heavily utilized members of the fungus kingdom, particularly in food manufacturing.
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