Fungi
Fungi Characteristics Cells- Multicellular…They have tissues and simple organs. They have cell walls but NO chlorophyll. DNA- In a nucleus… Eukaryote! Reproduce- Sexual and Asexual…some use spores (mixed traits) and some copy and divide (identical traits) Grow and Develop- some add cells to grow their hyphae and mycelium. Sense and Respond-Temperature and Moisture. Use Energy- CONSUMERS! Decomposers and parasites. They digest their food first…then absorb it!
Fungi Cells
Fungi Types Thread-like Fungi Sac Fungi Club Fungi Nonmushroom Club Fungi Imperfect Fungi Lichens- Plant and Fungi mutualism
Thread-like Fungi Molds- Mostly decomposers
Sac Fungi Morels, mildews, truffles and yeast. Food/antibiotics Parasites that cause disease
Club Fungi Mushrooms- Decomposers
Nonmushroom Club Fungi Bracket Fungi, Puffballs, Smut and Rust..Decomposers and Parasites.
Imperfect Fungi Athlete’s Foot, pennicillium- parasites..antibiotics and food
Lichens Lichens are a fungus and a plant that plant that live together in symbiosis