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Fungus Kingdom

Fungus Kingdom. Kingdom Fungi. Most fungi share three important characteristics: –Eukaryotes (have a nucleus) –Use spores to reproduce –Heterotrophs (eat other organisms). Fungus/Fungi. Cap : The very top of a mushroom. How do fungi obtain food?.

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Fungus Kingdom

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  1. Fungus Kingdom

  2. Kingdom Fungi Most fungi share three important characteristics: • –Eukaryotes (have a nucleus) • –Use spores to reproduce • –Heterotrophs (eat other organisms)

  3. Fungus/Fungi • Cap: The very top of a mushroom

  4. How do fungi obtain food? 1. The fungus grows hyphae (tubelike/ root like) into its food source 2. Digestive chemicals ooze from the hyphae into the food Fungus Hyphae Food Source

  5. How do fungi obtain food? • 3. The digestive chemicals break down the food into small substances that can be absorbed into the hyphae. • So… it basically sucks its food up through its own straw.

  6. Roles of Fungi 1. Environmental decomposers What are decomposers? • Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms

  7. Roles of Fungi 2. Provide Food !!!

  8. Roles of Fungi 3. Cause diseases Athelete foot

  9. Roles of Fungi 3. Cause diseases Toenail fungus

  10. Roles of Fungi 4. Fight Diseases Penicillium is a type of mold that grows well on citrus fruits. As penicillium grows, it gives off a liquid named penicillin. Penicillin is used as an antibiotic when people are sick.

  11. Lichen • Lichen – • Is made of either………………………. living together fungus and autotrophic bacteria OR fungus and algae

  12. Lichen

  13. Lichen can grow on rocks Lichen can grow on trees

  14. Symbiosis • Symbiosis – a relationship where at least one species benefits from living together • Different types • Parasitism (parasite & host) • Mutualism

  15. Mutualism • Mutualism – a close relationship where BOTH species benefits • Examples • lichen (fungus & auto. bacteria or algae) • Clown fish & sea anemone

  16. Mutualism

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