What is mold?

Molds are forms of fungi that are found naturally in the environment. Molds are in the soil,and on dead and decaying matter. Outdoors,molds play a key role in the breakdown of leaves,wood and other plant debris. Molds come in a variety of colors,including green,black,white,brown and orange. Molds can appear fuzzy or in slimy streaks. There is often a musty or earthy odor around molds.