This versatile and diverse mold species is often misclassified as a bacteria, however, ultimately mold is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae.

Is mold a bacteria or virus?

A mold (US) or mould (UK, NZ, AU, ZA, IN, CA, IE) is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae. In contrast, fungi that can adopt a single-celled growth habit are called yeasts.

Is bacteria different from mold?

Mould is certainly not bacteria. Although both are called microbes, a mould is very different from bacteria. Both mould and bacteria are members of different kingdoms in biological nomenclature. Mould is a member of fungi kingdom, while bacteria are part of the Monera kingdom.