1. Fungi

2. Heterotrophs: Decomposers Symbionts.

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

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

5. Fungi Reproduction: Sexual or asexual.

6. Fungi Phyla:

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

14. Fungi Pathogens: Corn smut.

15. Fungi Pathogens: Tar spot.

16. Fungi Pathogens: Aspergillus.

17. Fungi Pathogens: Ergot.

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

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