1. Fungi

3. 5 Groups Chytrids Zygomycetes (zygote fungi)
Glomeromycetes (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi)
Ascomycetes (sac fungi)
Basidiomycetes (club fungi)

4. Chytrids

5. zygomycetes

6. glomeromycetes

7. ascomycetes

8. bASIDIOMYCETES

9. Fungi
How do Fungi Reproduce?

10. Fungi - heterotrophs Heterotrophic – get energy from other organisms
absorb their food by secreting enzymes that digest the food outside their body

11. Ecological Benefits Decomposers
Break down organic matter and restock important nutrients

12. Ecological Benefits Mycorrhizae
Symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi
Provide important nutrients for the plants
Increases growth area for plants