“A fungi” or “a fungus”: which is correct?
a fungus
The short answer
The correct singular form is fungus, while fungi is the plural form.
Why people get it wrong
People often confuse the plural term fungi with the singular because many Latin-derived biological terms end in i, leading to the assumption that they are singular.
What kind of mistake it is
Grammatical error: incorrect use of singular vs. plural form.
Examples with a fungus
- A fungus is growing on the log.
- The forest is full of various fungi.
- This particular fungus is bioluminescent.
- Scientists study many different fungi in the lab.
Quick check
is growing on the log.
The correct singular form is fungus, while fungi is the plural form.
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