is mold bacteria ?
Question
is mold bacteria
in progress
0
Bacteriology
2 years
2022-11-12T10:06:07+00:00
2022-11-12T10:06:07+00:00 1 Answer
6 views
New Member 0
Answer ( 1 )
No, mold is not classified as bacteria. Mold belongs to a different group of microorganisms called fungi. While both mold and bacteria are microscopic and can be found in various environments, they have distinct characteristics and biological differences. Mold typically grows in multicellular filaments called hyphae, forming visible colonies on surfaces, whereas bacteria are single-celled organisms that can form colonies as well but lack the complex structures of fungi. Additionally, mold and bacteria play different roles in nature and have unique impacts on human health and the environment.