animals and fungi Flashcards
mychorzia relationship with fungi
The relationship between fungi and mycorrhizae is mutualistic,
distinguishing features of fungi
Some features are eukaryotic and heteratrophic.
cordyceps relstionship eioth fungi
The relationship between fungi and Cordyceps is parasitic
Name two ecological roles of fungi.
decomposition, providing food
name and describe 2 fungal diseases
a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes
Yeast infection is caused by yeast on the skin or mucous membranes
why are some called imperfects
because only their vegetative and asexual phases are known
- Be able to identify the 2 types of reproduction, and how one is more beneficial to sustainable ecosystems
Sexually and asexually. Sexual reproduction, an important source of genetic variability, allows the fungus to adapt to new environments
what kind of reproduction is more beneficial to sustainable ecosystems
sexual reproduction is more important cuz iy allows the fungus to adapt to new environments.
Be able to list some general characteristics of members of the animal kingdom
eukaryotic, multicellular, mobile
what are vertebrates
have backbon - humans
what ar invertebrates
no backbone - snake
different types of symmetry
asymetrical- not symmetrical- sponge
bilateral- cut it in the middle same on both sides - starfish
radial symmetry - cilinder - snake