Fungi don't have roots like plants do. Instead, they have mycelia.

Mycelia are networks of thread-like structures called hyphae. These hyphae spread out through the soil, wood, or whatever the fungus is growing on.

Here's how mycelia are different from roots:

* Roots are specialized structures for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.

* Mycelia are more like a branching, sprawling network that can penetrate and digest food sources.

So, while roots anchor plants and absorb nutrients, mycelia help fungi find and break down food.