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Fungus Fast Facts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fungi | Fungi are classifed into the Kingdom ___________ |
| Microorganisms , Mushrooms | Fungi can be _______________ such as yeast and molds as well as multicellular organisms such as ______________ |
| Saprophytic | ________________-Fungi that get their energy from decaying organic matter |
| Parasitic | _______________-Fungi that feed on other lving organisms (host) and harm the host |
| Symbiotic | _______________-Fungi that feed on other living organisms (host) but do not harm the host. In many cases the host benefits from the fungi |
| Move | Most fungi are not able to ________ |
| Fruiting | Fungi can be categorized based on their ___________ structures (structures for reproduction and spore dispersal) |
| phototropism | Many fungi grow in response to light (______) |
| gravitropism | Many fungi grow away from gravity (_______) |
| Hyphae | _____________-Are long fibrous strands that allow the fungus to obtain water and nutrients. |
| Mycelium | A group of hyphae are referred to as a ___________ |