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Bio 102 Fungi
Exam 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fungi | Heterotrophs that feed by absorption. Diverse Lifestyles ➪ Decomposers (Saprotrophs), Parasites, Mutualistic Symbionts Essential for success of terrestrial ecosystems. . . Break down organic material / recycle nutrients |
| Absorptive Nutrition | Are heterotrophs but do not ingest food. . . Instead have exoenzymes that break down complex molecules into smaller compounds for the fungi to absorb. |
| Morphology of Fungi | Body Structures for Absorptive Nutrition: • Mycelia • Hyphae • Septa •Haustoria |
| Mycelia | Fungi Body ➪ networks of branches hyphae |
| Hyphae | Filaments ➪ long and skinny fungal cells Hyphal cell walls are made of chitin |
| Septate Fungi | Hyphae divided into cells by septa, with pores allowing cell-to-cell movement of materials. • Ascomycetes (sac fungi) • Basidiomycetes (club fungi) |
| Coenicytic Fungi | Lack septa, continuous cytoplasm with many nuclei. • Mucoromycetes • Zoopagomycetes • Cytrids |
| Haustoria | Allows penetration of host tissues. |