MOLD 

A mold is a fungus that grows on old plant materials, such as old fruit and old wood. Molds can form large colonies where the growth of hyphae forms discoloration, and a fuzzy mushy texture, and a fuzzy look. They play important roles in nature. 


There are millions of species of mold with even different ways of life. Most need moist damp surfaces and some grow in aquatic habitats. Like fungi, molds get their nutrient from organic matter, such as wood, other fungi, and dead leaves.