Fungi Flashcards
What organisms are included in the Kingdom Fungi?
The Kingdom Fungi includes mould, yeast, mildew, rust, toadstools, and mushrooms.
What type of organisms are fungi?
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms - they have a defined nucleus bound by a nuclear membrane.
How do fungi obtain their nutrients?
Fungi are heterotrophic as they lack chlorophyll.
What are the two main ways fungi live off other organisms?
Fungi can be saprophytic, living off dead organic matter, or parasitic, living off living organisms.
What role can some fungi play in relation to health?
Some fungi are pathogens.
What is the structure of multicellular fungi?
The bodies of multicellular fungi are made up of threads called hyphae.
What do all the hyphae together form?
All the hyphae together form a mycelium.
What is a characteristic of hyphae in fungi?
The hyphae are often multinucleate (have many nuclei).
