eukaryotes- natural habitats

Question 1

fungi natural habitats

Answer 1

can live in soil, water, room surface or the human body

Question 2

what is the rhizosphere

Answer 2

the zone of soil surrounding the roots of plants containing bacteria, fungi and protozoa > these grow in a biofilm around the root hairs and other exposed surfaces, their presence stimulates the plant to secrete growth factors, e.g: CO2, sugars, amino acids, and vitamins.
in the rhizosphere there are symbiotic plant root - fungal and bacterial interactions

Question 3

what is the mycorrhizae

Answer 3

a symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant.
occur when various species of basidiomycetes, ascomycetes or zygomycetes attach themselves to the roots of vascular plants.

Question 4

fungi in room surfaces

Answer 4

fungi inhabits a wide range of room surfaces
fungi are commonly found in buildings with high moisture content or with high condensation

Question 5

protozoa natural habitats

Answer 5

protozoans are found in soil, water, and in the human body
in the soil protozoans inhabit the rhizosphere
> ciliates - paramecium
> sarcodina - amoeba
> flagellates - cercomonas

Question 6

algae natural habitats

Answer 6

found in both water and soil environments
chlorella spp. are found in both soil and water habitats