Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
1
Fungi and parasites
2
Unicellular (one cell) many cause disease Yeast Mold Mildew
Fungi Fungi are groups of unicellular or multicellular spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter. Examples: Unicellular (one cell) many cause disease Yeast Mold Mildew Multicellular (many cells) do not cause disease Mushrooms Shelf Fungi
3
Unicellular (one cell) or Multicellular (many cells)
Fungi Structure Fungi are: Unicellular (one cell) or Multicellular (many cells) Eukaryotic (cells have a nucleus and organelles surrounded by membranes) Non-photosynthetic (cannot turn light energy into food) Heterotrophs (cannot make its own food)
4
sexually (offspring spawn from different genetic information)
Fungi Reproduction Fungi Reproduce: sexually (offspring spawn from different genetic information) In unfavorable conditions ensures genetic shuffle to increase likelihood of better adapted offspring Asexually (offspring spawn from one individual genetic information) Producing Spores In favorable conditions ensures the spread of a species
5
Fungi Transmission Fungi are transmitted through: Spores can be released into the air and into you lungs when you breathe. Direct contact with an infected person or object can spread the fungus to the skin Eating Fungi can cause: Allergic reactions Difficulty Breathing Skin infections Bone, lungs, and heart infections
6
Fungi Prevention Spores can be released into the air and into your lungs when you breathe. Direct contact with an infected person or object can spread the fungus to the skin Eating Fungi can cause: Allergic reactions Difficulty Breathing Skin infections Bone, lungs, and heart infections
7
Fungi can be treated through: Ointments Medicine Shots Mold clean up
Fungi Treatment Fungi can be treated through: Ointments Medicine Shots Mold clean up mhAuXG8
8
Parasites Parasites are organisms that live and feed on another organism (aka..Host). Examples: Tapeworm Hookworm Heart worm Malaria When parasites use their host for nourishment, they can sicken and weaken the host. (most of the time they do not kill the host)
9
Parasites Transmission
Eating or drinking infected food/water Direct contact with the parasite
10
Avoiding contaminated food or water Murky unsterilized water
Parasites Treatment Prevented by: Avoiding contaminated food or water Murky unsterilized water Raw or rotten food Avoiding swimming in lakes or rivers with know parasites. Wearing bug spray Treated with: Medicines tssS8
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.