INTRODUCTION TO MYCOLOGY Fungi, Decomposers, Ecology, Classification & Biotechnology Reading Comprehension Passages. What hidden world thrives beneath the forest floor? Introduction to Mycology uncovers the fascinating kingdom of fungi, the silent recyclers that sustain ecosystems. Students explore fungal structure, classification, and their vital roles in medicine, ecology, and biotechnology. From mushrooms to microscopic molds, this lesson reveals how fungi connect life, death, and renewal i