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Fungi
Terms used in the study of fungi.
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Science
7th Grade
01/05/2009

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Term
What do fungi lack?
Definition
Roots stems leaves chlorophyll
Term
What are 2 main divisions of fungi?
Definition

1. those with cell walls

2. those without cell walls

Term
Name 4 groups of fungi
Definition

1. algae-like

2. sac fungi

3. club fungi

4. imperfect fungi

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What is a hyphae?
Definition
a branching filament
Term
What is a mycelium?
Definition
a whole mass of hyphae
Term
What is the scientific name for bread mold?
Definition
Rhizopus nigricans
Term
What are stolons?
Definition
Hyphae that spread over the surface of the food supply.
Term
What are rhizoids?
Definition
Short hyphae which penetrate surface of food.
Term
What is the function of a rhizoid?
Definition
secrete enzymes which dissolve food
Term
What is a sporangium?
Definition
It is a spore case
Term
What method of reproduction occurs?
Definition

asexual-spores

sexual-conjugation

Term
What is a zygospore?
Definition
the fertilized organism
Term
What are rusts and smuts?
Definition
plant paraisites
Term
Describe penicillium mold.
Definition
green in color and fingerlike
Term
Describe aspergillium mold.
Definition
Yellow in color and shaped like a sunburst
Term
What are 3 conditions for mold growth?
Definition
heat,moisture,darkness
Term
Where do we find budding?
Definition
yeasts cells
Term
What type of reproduction is budding?
Definition
asexual
Term
What is a mushroom?
Definition
It is a club fungi
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What is a toadstool?
Definition
It is a poisonous mushroom.
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What is a slime mold?
Definition
It looks like an amoeba and has many nuclei.
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What is a lichen?
Definition
It is an algae and fungus living together for their common good.
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