👉 Pneumatophorous is a term used to describe a type of protein found in the cells of certain types of fungi, including those that cause blight on crops. These fungi can produce a toxic compound called mycotoxins, which can harm plants and animals if ingested or exposed to. The term "pneumato-," derived from the Greek word for "breathe," suggests that these fungi play a role in the process of photosynthesis by producing oxygen through their
