Fungi Flashcards

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1
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thread-like structures of fungi that make up the fungal body

A

hyphae

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2
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spores produced by fungi in a sac-like structure called an ascus

A

ascospores

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thick-walled strucutre formed by the fusion of two specialized ells in certain fungi, serving as survival structure

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oospore

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4
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specialized structures in some fungi that help ensure the proper distribuion of genetic material during cell division

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clamp connections

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5
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types of asexual spore produced by fungi that can be dispersed to start new fungal growth

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conidium

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6
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male reproductive structure in certain fungi that produces sperm-like cells

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antheridium

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small, flask-shaped structure in some fungi that contains spores

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pycnidium

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8
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divisions in mushroom’s hyphae

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septate

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9
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vegetative part of fungus, consistin of network of branching, thread-like hyphae

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mycelium

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10
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transparent, clear, or glass-like in appearance

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hyaline

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flask-shaped structure in certain fungi that containes the spore-producing asci

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perithecium

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motile spore that can move by means of a flagellum

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zoospore

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13
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sac-like structure in which the spores of certain fungi are produced

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ascus

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14
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produces female reproductive cells called oospores

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oogonium

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15
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type of hyphae in fungi that lack septa or crosswalls, resulting in a multinucleate and continuous cytoplasmic mass

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coenocytic

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16
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large-sized asexual spores produced by some fungi, typically for dispersal

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macroconidia

17
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small-sized asexual spores produced by some fungi, often involved in initial stages of fungal reproduction

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microconidia

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thick-walled resting spores produced by fungi, allowing them to survive under adverse conditions

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chlamydospores

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structure in which spores are formed, often found in fungi and some plants

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sporangium

20
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Sexual and asexual spores motile, with posterior flagella

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Chytridiomycota