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Fungi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fruiting Bodies | (reproductive body) (are above ground). |
| Hyphae | Microscopic threadlike fibers that make up the body the fungus. |
| Mycelium | Mass of interwoven hyphae that makes the food gathering body of the fungus. |
| Decomposers | Break down and recycle debris to make energy and nutrients available to other living things. |
| Humus | Moist, dark brown soil composed of decaying plants and animal remains, |
| Mycorrhizae | Symbiotic relationship between plant and fungi, |
| Symbiotic Relationship | Fungi helps plant absorb nutrients from soil and receive sugar from the plants. |
| Lichen | Symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae, |
| Algae | Food source for the fungus. |
| Plant Diseases? | Mildew, Wheat rust, corn smut. |
| Animal Diseases? | Athletes Foot, ring worm, yeast infection. |
| Spor | Reproductive unit of a fungus. |