Kingdom Fungi
S
Learning Targets
S I can describe the characteristics that help to classify fungi.
S I can identify the importances of Fungi.
S I can explain the process of cellular respiration.
Fungi
Fungi
S Number of species exceed 1.5 million
S More closely related to animals than to plants
Characteristics
S Eukaryotic
S Filamentous (Hyphae)
S Multicellular or
S Cell Wall = Chitin
Unicellular
S Heterotrophic
S Sexual or Asexual
Reproduction
S SPORES
S Sessile Nature
(immobile)
S Terrestrial
Spore Print
Importance - Fungal
Partnerships
S Mutualistic symbiotic relationships
S Lichen – fungus in a symbiotic association with a
photosynthetic partner
S Mycorrhiza – symbiotic association between fungi and plant
roots
Importance – Positives
S Used for:
S Food : Mushrooms, baking, brewing, Blue Cheese
S Medicine : Penicillin, Cortisone
S Alternative fuels : Yeast - gasohol
S Pest control : use of fungal insect parasites instead of sprays
Importance - Positives
S Important ecological
role
S Decompose organic
matter and breaking
down and absorbing
minerals from rocks
and soil
Importance - Negatives
S Cause disease in plants and animals
S Fungal infection: Athletes foot, toenail fungus, ringworm
S Fungal toxins: cause vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage, cancer,
death, allergies