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Fungi vs Biofouling - What's the difference?

fungi | biofouling |

As a proper noun fungi

is .

As a noun biofouling is

the accumulation of living organisms on some surface by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates.

fungi

English

(wikipedia fungi)

Noun

(head)
  • (pathology) Spongy, abnormal growth, as granulation tissue formed in a wound

    • Usage notes

    * There are multiple prounciations in current English use. More American dictionaries favor the pronunciation . However, all four pronunciations are in use in both countries. ----

    biofouling

    English

    (wikipedia biofouling)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The accumulation of living organisms on some surface by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates.
  • * 2007 , Schumacher, James F, et. al., "Engineered antifouling microtopographies – effect of feature size, geometry, and roughness on settlement of zoospores of the green alga Ulva", Biofouling: The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research, 23(1):55-62.[http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/ftinterface?content=a776600187&rt=0&format=pdf]
    • Tin and copper-based paints are effective at reducing biofouling , however, an alternative is needed to address environmental restrictions on tin and copper formulations.