Fungi Kingdom

General Characteristics Heterotrophs Have nucleus and cell wall Grow in dark warm, humid areas Most reproduce by spores Reproduce asexually and sexually Classified by spore producing structures

Basidiomycota Common Name: Club Produce in club shape structure called basidia Examples: mushrooms, bracket, puffballs, toadstools Interesting fact: “form rings, 50 lb. mushroom http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=club+fungi+pics&qpvt=club+fungi+pics&qpvt=club+fungi+pics&FORM=IGRE&adlt=strict

Zygomycota Common name: Threadlike Produce in round cases called sporangia Examples: bread mold Interesting fact: can go without water; cold; grow on flowers http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=zygomycota+pics&qpvt=zygomycota+pics&qpvt=zygomycota+pics&FORM=IGRE&adlt=strict

Ascomycota Common name: SAC Spores produce in little sacs called ascus Examples: yeast, morels, truffels, powdery mildew Interesting fact: largest group, yeast is single celled, truffels—biggest http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ascomycota+pics&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=ascomycota+pics&sc=0-14&sp=-1&sk=&adlt=strict

Deuteromycota Common name: Imperfect No sexual reproduction stage is observed If there is one, it is reclassified Examples: penicillium, ringworm, athletes foot Interesting fact: aflatoxin---causes cancer, most are parasite, foods—soy sauce and cheese http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=athletes+foot+pics&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=athletes+foot+pics&sc=8-18&sp=-1&sk=&adlt=strict

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Lichen Fungus and Algae living together in mutualism/symbiosis Mutualism – 2 organisms living together both benefit from one another Pioneer species – pollution monitor/first organisms to grow in disaster area Interesting fact: live in extreme environments http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lichens&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=lichens&sc=8-7&sp=-1&sk=&adlt=strict