INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH
IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY

The study focuses about the wide variety of fungi and their functions in the environment in terrestrial ecosystems. It explores how fungi, as heterotrophic organisms, adapt and thrive in various environments by acquiring nutrients through extracellular digestion and absorption. The study delves into the morphological adaptations of fungi, such as the development of hyphae, rhizomorphs, and spores, which aid in nutrient acquisition and survival during nutrient-scarce periods. Overall, this research provides a comprehensive analysis of the ecological importance of fungi, emphasizing their adaptability, diversity, and essential functions within ecosystems, particularly in the Chhatarpur district, which hosts a rich a wide range of fungal species that are involved in area's biodiversity and ecological health.