Fungi
5 Groups Chytrids Zygomycetes (zygote fungi) Glomeromycetes (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) Ascomycetes (sac fungi) Basidiomycetes (club fungi)
Chytrids
zygomycetes
glomeromycetes
ascomycetes
bASIDIOMYCETES
Fungi How do Fungi Reproduce?
Fungi - heterotrophs Heterotrophic – get energy from other organisms absorb their food by secreting enzymes that digest the food outside their body
Ecological Benefits Decomposers Break down organic matter and restock important nutrients
Ecological Benefits Mycorrhizae Symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi Provide important nutrients for the plants Increases growth area for plants