mycotoxicosis

     

Mycotoxin (from the Greek μύκης (mykes, mukos) "fungus") is a toxin prouced by an organism of the fungus kingdom, which includes mushrooms, molds and yeasts. Most fungi are aerobic (use oxygen). Fungi are found almost everywhere in extremely small quantities because of their spores, and are most commonly microscopically small. They consume organic matter, wherever humidity and temperature are sufficient.