1. Diversity Lesson : Fungi

2. JOKES!!! Why was the mushroom invited to the party?
Because he was a Fun Guy
Why did the fungi and algae get married?
They had a lichen for each other

3. Characteristics Once classified as Plant Kingdom due to cell wall
Cell walls containing chitin (same material used to make the exoskeleton of insects)
Heterotrophic: need to eat to obtain energy

5. Structure of a Fungus
Structure has been adapted for two main functions: absorption of nutrients and reproduction
The majority of a fungus is in the form of a mycelium (branching structure) typically found underground
The reproductive structure (fruiting body) is the visible part of the fungus (above ground)

6. Often the only visible parts of a fungus are its reproductive structures

7. Examples of Fungi Water moulds Common moulds (e.g. bread) Yeast
Mushrooms
Parasitic fungi

8. Connection to Human Diseases
Ringworm
Athlete’s Foot
“Destroying Angel’s”
“Death Cap” (most dangerous)

9. Importance of Fungi Decomposer in nature’s recycling system
Yeast - makes bread, wine and beer
Penicillum produces antibiotic
Mushrooms - food items

10. Reproduction

11. Work Read pp. 105-109 (Ch3 in the PDF) Do Q19 – 23 on p.107
Sketch fig on p.105