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Fungi Notes
7th grade science chapter 11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A twisted mass of fungal hyphae that have grown together | Mycelium |
| The combination of a fungus and an algae that grows intertwined and exists in a symbiotic relationship | Lichen |
| An organism in the fungi Kingdom | Fungus |
| A kingdom of complex organisms that obtain food by breaking down other substances in their surroundings and then absorb the nutrients. | Fungi |
| A small reproductive cell protected by a thick wall | Spore |
| Shapeless, fuzzy fungus | Mold |
| Chains of cells that make up multicellular fungi | Hyphae |
| If the hyphae breaks apart and is moved to a new area, if the conditions are favorable, new fungi can grow. The Fungi can also send spores on the wind can regrow when they land | Asexual |
| The sex cells join to produce sexual spores that grow into a new fungus. | Sexual |
| Fungi can be... | Decomposer/Consumer |
| They need to live near... | Their food supply |
| Some can turn minerals into a form for plants to use | example of symbiotic relationship |
| The fungi can also protect the plants from disease causing organisms. | example of symbiotic relationship |
| Eukaryotic consumers | Characteristics of Fungi |
| Variety of sizes | Characteristics of Fungi |
| Variety of shapes | Characteristics of Fungi |
| Variety of colors | Characteristics of Fungi |
| Fungi are everywhere | Characteristics of Fungi |
| They are used to make a variety of foods, medicines, and some are parasites. | Characteristics of Fungi |
| Shapeless, fuzzy fungi | Threadlike Fungi |
| Most of these fungi live in the soil. Since some are parasites they would be in or on hosts. | Threadlike Fungi |
| Many are parasites. | Sac Fungi |
| Reproduce by budding | Yeast |