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Chapter 29 Fungi

Introduction. Fungi are the master decomposers and recyclers in terrestrial ecosystemsSaprophytes:make their living by digesting dead plant materialThe vast majority of fungi that live in association with other organisms benefit their hosts and are mutualists.Some fungi absorb nutrients from t

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Chapter 29 Fungi

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    1. Chapter 29 Fungi

    2. Introduction Fungi are the master decomposers and recyclers in terrestrial ecosystems Saprophytes: make their living by digesting dead plant material The vast majority of fungi that live in association with other organisms benefit their hosts and are mutualists. Some fungi absorb nutrients from their hosts…act as parasites More closely related to animals than land plants For the Discovery Channel Video Molds, go to Animation and Video Files For the Discovery Channel Video Molds, go to Animation and Video Files

    3. Fungi Provide Nutrients for Land Plants Mycorrhizal associations between fungi and plant roots allow faster plant growth.

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