Repeated infection may occur. Trichosporon beigelii Pseudallescheria boydii. Characteristics of fungi Fungi are parasites or saprophytes i.e. they live off living or dead organic matter. Mycologists identify and classify fungi according to their appearance by microscopy and in culture, and by the method of reproduction, which may be sexual or asexual. Arthrospores are made up of fragments of the hyphae, breaking off at the septae.
Yeasts form a subtype of fungus characterised by clusters of round or oval cells.
These bud out similar cells from their surface to divide and propagate. In some circumstances they form a chain of cells called a pseudomycelium. If you have a fungal infection, consult your doctor or dermatologist for an examination and advice.