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definition: |-
  One of the taxonomic kingdoms, comprising eukaryotic, non-photosynthetic
  organisms, which obtain nutrients by the absorption of organic compounds from
  their surroundings. Fungi usually have chitin-containing cell walls and may be
  unicellular, filamentous (mycelial), or plasmoidal.
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identifier: 3546cb0a-27a2-4914-85cf-1774b5c4ed19
label: FUNGI
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