Could the statement below be correct? Why or why not? Armillaria ostoyae, the honey fungus, is the largest living organism. Select one: a. Yes. The combined mass of the fruiting bodies in one organism is larger than a blue whale b. Yes. The underground mycelial network of a single organism can span acres c. No. This statistic refers to a colony of this fungus rather than an individual d. No. This species is the largest fungus, but not the largest organism

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Fungal Infections

Fungal infection can be defined as an infectious disease caused by fungi. A fungal infection is also referred to as mycosis. Fungal infections are contagious, spreading from person to person. Mycosis can be contracted even from an infected animal or contaminated soil. The most common symptom is skin rashes and vaginal discharge in females.