Fungi 2 Flashcards
With the exception of _ fungi are multicellular organisms
Yeast
Most fungi grow as multicellular filaments called _
Hyphae
Fungal hyphae form an interwoven mass called the _
Mycelium
Mycelium grow through the material on which the fungus _
Feeds
Some fungus have specialized hyphae called _ which allow them to exchange nutrients with their host
Haustoria
Such mycorrhizal fungi are enormously important for the health of _
Ecosystems
Many fungi produce fruiting bodies or _
Sporocarps
Fruiting bodies, sporocarps, represent the _ phase of a species’ life cycle
Sexual reproduction
Fruiting bodies bear spores, which allow fungi to
Reproduce
Fruiting bodies vary greatly in shape, size, longevity, color, odor, and _
Spore dispersal mechanism
Some of the best known fruiting bodies have a _ and a _
Cap
Stem
Many fruiting bodies are solidly, others are grouped in clumps arranged in _
Rings
Fruiting bodies of _ fungi may exist for years, others only a few days
Bracket fungi
Highly nutritious fruiting bodies are often eaten by _
Animals
