: The Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus can infect carpenter ants , take over their brains, and compel them to climb to a location with perfect conditions for the fungus to grow and release its spores. Fungi in Our Daily Lives 8 fantastic facts about fungi | BBC Earth

: Unlike animals that digest food internally, fungi secrete powerful enzymes into their surroundings to break down organic matter externally before absorbing the nutrients.

: Over 110 species of fungi can glow in the dark . This eerie green light, sometimes called "foxfire," is caused by a compound called luciferin and is used to attract insects that help spread the mushroom's spores.

: The largest living thing on Earth is not the blue whale , but a single honey fungus ( Armillaria ostoyae ) in Oregon. It spans roughly 2,384 acres (nearly 10 square kilometers) and is estimated to be between 2,400 and 8,650 years old.

The Kingdom Fungi is a diverse realm of organisms—including mushrooms, yeasts, and molds—that are more biologically similar to animals than plants. Mind-Blowing Biological Facts