Kingdom FungiKingdom Fungi

TargetsTargets

1. Describe the basic structure of fungi.

2. Explain the function of spores in fungal reproduction.

3. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the Kingdom Fungi.

What are the characteristics of What are the characteristics of Fungi?Fungi?

EukaryoticUnicellular and MulticellularHeterotrophicNon-motileAsexual and Sexual Reproduction

What structures make up Fungi? What structures make up Fungi?

Mycelium- Interwoven mat of hyphae, used for feeding

Hyphae- threads of cytoplasm covered by a cell wall

How are Fungi classified?How are Fungi classified?

Fungi are classified by how they reproduce.

Main reproductive structure- THE SPORE

What is a spore?What is a spore?Spore: single cells with thick cell walls

Thick cell walls protect them during unfavorable conditions and for long periods of time.

They are transported by wind, water or animals.

What are the 4 types of fungi?What are the 4 types of fungi?

1. Zygote Fungi2. Sac Fungi3. Club Fungi4. Yeasts

*The four types categorized by the location of the spore.

Zygote FungiZygote Fungi

Habitat: Live in soil or on decaying plant or animal material

Reproductive structure: sporangia (holds spores on long thin filaments)

Examples: Bread mold

Zygote FungiZygote Fungi

Sac FungiSac Fungi

Habitat: Live in aquatic or terrestrial environments

Reproductive structure: ascus (tube that holds the spores)

Examples: Morels (edible fungus), penicillium ( source of penicillin), cheese

Sac FungiSac Fungi

Club FungiClub FungiHabitat: Found on dead and decaying plant matter

Reproductive structure: basidia (spores held in folds under cap)

Examples: Mushrooms (both edible and poisonous)

Club FungiClub Fungi

Yeasts- Unicellular FungiYeasts- Unicellular FungiHabitat: Live in liquid or moist places

Reproductive structure: since they are unicellular, they are a spore

Examples: Baker’s Yeast (a type of sac fungi)

Wrap-UpWrap-Up

1. Describe the basic structure of fungi.

2. Explain the function of spores in fungal reproduction.

3. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the Kingdom Fungi.