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? Mycelium- Interwoven mat of hyphae, used for feeding Hyphae- threads of cytoplasm covered by a cell wall

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. Zygote Fungi 2. Sac Fungi 3. Club Fungi 4. Yeasts *The four types categorized by the location of the spore.

Zygote Fungi 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

Yeasts- Unicellular 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.