Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
What are chemoautotrophs?
A
They absorb energy from the external environment
2
Q
What is mycology?
A
Study of fungi
3
Q
What is a mycologist?
A
Scientists who study fungi
4
Q
What is mycotoxicology?
A
Study of fungal toxins and their effects
5
Q
What is mycoses?
A
Diseases cased by fungi
6
Q
What does Malassezia globose cause?
A
Dandruff - fungal infection of the head
7
Q
What are dermatophytes?
A
A pathogenic fungus that grows on the skin, mucous membranes, hair, nails, feathers and other body surfaces
8
Q
What is a mycotoxin?
A
Any toxic substance produced by a fungus
9
Q
Fungi are ubiquitous, what does this mean?
A
Found everywhere
10
Q
What group of individuals are most susceptible to fungal infections?
A
Immuno-compromised
