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Fungus Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fungus | An organism whose cells have a nucleus (are eukaryotic), have a cell wall, but no chlorophyll; belong to the kindgom fungi |
| Hypha | A nonreproductive filament (part) of a fungus; combines to form mycelium |
| Mycelium | A mass of hyphae that form the body of a fungus; most is underground |
| Spore | A reproductive cell |
| Lichens | A beneficial relationship between a FUNGUS and ALGAE, usually found on rocks or trees; considered a pioneer species |
| Example of thread-like fungi | Mold |
| Example of club fungi | Mushroom |
| Example of sac fungi | Truffle |
| Example of non-mushroom club fungi | Puffball |
| Example of imperfect fungi | Pennicillium |