Fungus Picture Notes Go to Section: Concept Map Section 21-2 Fungi are divided into the phyla Zygomycota Ascomycota Basidiomycota Deuteromycota includes includes includes includes Common molds Sac fungi Club fungi Imperfect fungi Go to Section: B D C E A Go to Section: Rhizoid: rootlike hypha that penetrates the surface of an object Sporangium: structure that contains spores Sporangiophore: specialized hyphae where sporangia are found Spores: haploid reproductive cell Stolon: a stem like hypha that runs along the surface of an object Go to Section: Figure 21-5 The Life Cycle of Rhizopus Section 21-2 Zygospore (2N) FERTILIZATION Sporangium Gametangia MEIOSIS Sporangium Spores (N) Zygospore (2N) Spores (N) Stolons + Mating type (N) - Mating type (N) Sporangiophore Asexual Reproduction Rhizoids Sexual Reproduction Diploid Haploid Go to Section: Sac Fungi- Yeast bud cell wall nucleus cytoplasm Go to Section: vacuole Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Structures Bud: reproductive product after yeast cells undergo budding Cell Wall: protective structure surrounding yeast cell Cytoplasm: liquid material that transport substances within the yeast cell Nucleus: control center of yeast cell that holds genetic information Vacuole: storage site for yeast cell Go to Section: Go to Section: Figure 21-8 The Life Cycle of a Basidiomycete Section 21-2 Fruiting body (N + N) Gills lined with basidia Cap Button Gills Stalk Base Basidia (N + N) Secondary mycelium (N + N) FERTILIZATION HYPHAE FUSE Primary mycelium (N) Zygote (2N) - Mating type (N) Haploid + Mating type (N) MEIOSIS Diploid Basidiospores (N) Go to Section: cap gills basidium stipe rhizoids Go to Section: Basidium: spore-bearing structure of a basidiomycete Cap: top section of the fruiting body Gills: downward like projection structures that hold the basidium Rhizoids: a root like hypha that penetrates the surface of an object Stipe: base of the fruiting body Go to Section: Figure 21-2 The Structure of a Mushroom Section 21-1 Fruiting body Hyphae Mycelium Go to Section: Fruiting body: reproductive structure of fungus that develops from a mycelium Hyphae: tiny filament that makes up a multicellular fungus or a water mold Mycelium: many hyphae tangled together into a thick mass Go to Section: Hyphae Structure Section 21-1 Nuclei Cell wall Cytoplasm Cross wall Cytoplasm Hyphae With Cross Walls Go to Section: Nuclei Cell wall Hyphae Without Cross Walls Figure 21-7 The Life Cycle of an Ascomycete Section 21-2 Fruiting body (N + N) Hyphae (N + N) Ascus (N + N) Diploid Zygote (2N) Haploid Hyphae (N) Gametangia Asci FERTILIZATION HYPHAE FUSE MEIOSIS + Mating type (N) Sexual Reproduction - Mating type (N) Ascus Conidia (N) Hypha (N) Conidiophore Hypha (N) Asexual Reproduction Go to Section: 8 Ascospores (N) Interest Grabber continued Section 21-3 Classify each of the following fungi as decomposers, parasites, or organisms that live in a mutually beneficial relationship with another species. 1. A network of fungi covers the roots of fir trees. The trees provide the fungi with food, and the fungi help the tree roots absorb water. 2. Fungi living on growing corn stalks destroy corn kernels. 3. Mushrooms growing on a fallen log obtain food from the decaying wood. Go to Section: Section Outline Section 21-3 21–3 Ecology of Fungi A. All Fungi Are Heterotrophs B. Fungi as Decomposers C. Fungi as Parasites 1. Plant Diseases 2. Human Diseases 3. Other Animal Diseases D. Symbiotic Relationships 1. Lichens 2. Mycorrhizae Go to Section: Video Fungi Click the image to play the video segment. Lichen Structure Section 21-3 Densely packed hyphae Layer of algae/ cyanobacteria Loosely packed hyphae Densely packed hyphae Go to Section: Go to Section: Go to Section: Go Online Interactive test Articles on fungi For links on fungi go to www.SciLinks.org and enter the Web Code as follows: cbn-6211. For links on asexual reproduction, go to www.SciLinks.org and enter the Web Code as follows: cbn-6212. Interest Grabber Answers 1. What are some things that you know about mushrooms? Possible answers: Mushrooms grow from the soil in dark, damp places. They are eaten by animals, including people. They are soft. 2. Would you classify mushrooms as an animal, a plant, or something else? Give reasons for your answer. Students will likely say that mushrooms should be classified as something other than plants or animals. Possible reasons: Mushrooms grow in soil, as plants do, but they aren’t green. Mushrooms aren’t animals because they don’t move from place to place as animals do. Interest Grabber Answers 1. List as many examples of fungi that you can. Mushrooms, mold, yeast, mildew, truffles 2. How are fungi helpful to humans? They are sources of food and are used in making bread, wine, and medicines. 3. How are fungi harmful to humans? Some are poisonous and can cause illness or death. Interest Grabber Answers Classify each of the following fungi as decomposers, parasites, or organisms that live in a mutually beneficial relationship with another species. 1. A network of fungi covers the roots of fir trees. The trees provide the fungi with food, and the fungi help the tree roots absorb water. Organisms that live in a mutually beneficial relationship with another species 2. Fungi living on growing corn stalks destroy corn kernels. Parasites 3. Mushrooms growing on a fallen log obtain food from the decaying wood. Decomposers This slide is intentionally blank.