Kingdom
Fungi
Targets
1.
Describe the basic structure of fungi.
2.
Explain the function of spores in fungal
reproduction.
3.
Compare and contrast the characteristics
of the Kingdom Fungi.
What are the
characteristics
of Fungi?
 Eukaryotic
 Unicellular
and Multicellular
 Heterotrophic
 Non-motile
 Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
What structures
make up Fungi?
Hyphae- threads
of cytoplasm
covered by a cell
wall
MyceliumInterwoven mat
of hyphae, used
for feeding
How are Fungi
classified?
Fungi
are classified by how
they reproduce.
Main reproductive
structure- THE SPORE
What is a spore?
Spore: single cells with thick cell walls
Thick cell walls protect them during
unfavorable conditions and for long periods of
time.
 They are transported by wind, water or
animals.

What are the 4
types of fungi?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Zygote Fungi
Sac Fungi
Club Fungi
Yeasts
*The four types categorized by the
location of the spore.
Zygote Fungi
 Habitat:
Live in soil or on
decaying plant or animal
material
 Reproductive structure:
sporangia (holds spores on long
thin filaments)
 Examples: Bread mold
Zygote Fungi
Sac Fungi
 Habitat:
Live in aquatic or
terrestrial environments
 Reproductive structure: ascus
(tube that holds the spores)
 Examples: Morels (edible
fungus), penicillium ( source of
penicillin), cheese
Sac Fungi
Club Fungi
 Habitat:
Found on dead and
decaying plant matter
 Reproductive structure: basidia
(spores held in folds under cap)
 Examples: Mushrooms (both edible
and poisonous)
Club Fungi
YeastsUnicellular
Fungi
 Habitat: Live in liquid or
moist places
 Reproductive structure: since
they are unicellular, they are
a spore
 Examples: Baker’s Yeast (a
type of sac fungi)
Wrap-Up
1.
Describe the basic structure of fungi.
2.
Explain the function of spores in fungal
reproduction.
3.
Compare and contrast the characteristics
of the Kingdom Fungi.