1. Objective
SWBAT describe characteristics of organisms in kingdom Fungi.

2. Characteristics of Fungi
Fungi are multi-celled.
They are multicellular.
Fungi are eukaryotes.
Their cells do have nuclei.
Fungi are heterotrophs (mostly decomposers: they break down organisms to absorb their energy)

3. Check For Understanding
Which statement correctly describes something that fungi and protists have in common?
They are both multicellular.
They are both producers.
They are both eukaryotes.
Neither of their cells has a nucleus.

4. Amanita muscaria

5. Yeast in bread!

6. Mold

7. Structure of Fungi Fungi are made of chains of cells called hyphae.
Most of the hyphae that make up a fungus grow into a twisted mass called the mycelium, which is hidden underground.
Fungal cells have cell walls made of chitin.

8. Check For Understanding
The chains of cells that make up most of a fungus are called…
chitin
mold
hyphae
spores

9. Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Two ways:
Hyphae break apart; each new piece becomes a new fungus
Produce spores that can be spread by wind.
Produce sex cells, which combine to form sexual spores.
Sexual spores are released into the air.

10. Skullcap fungus releasing spores

11. Check For Understanding
What is the name of the sex cells that fungi release into the air?
Hyphae
Mycelium
Pollen
Spores

12. Check For Understanding
Which statement correctly identifies a difference between fungi and animals?
Animals can only reproduce sexually, but fungi can reproduce sexually or asexually.
Fungi are eukaryotic, but animals are not.
Fungi are producers, but animals are not.
Fungi are multicellular, but animals are not.

13. Types of Fungi Threadlike Fungi Sac Fungi Club Fungi
Live in ocean vents and hot springs.
Can survive temperatures of more than 250oC.
Live in environments with lots of salt, like the Dead Sea and Great Salt Lake.
Live in swamps and animal intestines.
Give off methane gas.