Fungi

Heterotrophs: Decomposers Symbionts.

Fungi Mycelia: Networks of branched hyphae May or may not have septa Adapted for absorption.

Fungi Mycelia: Can trap and kill prey Can penetrate plant cells.

Fungi Reproduction: Sexual or asexual.

Fungi Phyla:

Fungi Two phyla worth remembering: Ascomycetes Called sac fungi or cup fungi

Fungi Two phyla worth remembering: Ascomycetes Called sac fungi or cup fungi Includes truffles, morels, and bread mold

Fungi Two phyla worth remembering: Ascomycetes Called sac fungi or cup fungi Includes truffles, morels, and bread mold Also includes the mold we used to study freq- uency of crossing over.

Fungi Two phyla worth remembering: Basidiomycetes Called club fungi Includes mushrooms, shelf fungi, and puffballs

Fungi Ecological significance of fungi: Microrrhizae help plants like soybeans to fix nitrogen from the soil.

Fungi Ecological significance of fungi: Cattle and insects both use fungi to help digest plant matter. Some insects will actually “farm” the fungi.

Fungi Ecological significance of fungi: Lichens are a symbiotic association of fungi with algae.

Fungi Pathogens: Corn smut.

Fungi Pathogens: Tar spot.

Fungi Pathogens: Aspergillus.

Fungi Pathogens: Ergot.

Fungi Pathogens: Athlete’s foot Ringworm Candida (yeast infection) Sick building syndrome

Fungi Practical uses: Roquefort and bleu cheeses Baker’s yeast and brewer’s yeast Penicillin