There I s Fungus Among Us An investigation into the many unique types of fungus.
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There I s Fungus Among Us
An investigation into the many unique types of fungus.
Four Main Groups Threadlike Fungi Sac Fungi Club Fungi Imperfect Fungi
Parts of Fungi
Threadlike Fungi Molds Most live in soil Usually are
decomposers Reproduce asexually
and sexually Example: black bread
mold
Sac Fungi Most multi-cellular with
the only single celled Largest group of fungi Reproduce sexually and
asexually Many are parasites Example: yeast, mildews,
truffles and morels
Club Fungi/Family Most commonly known
fungi Most familiar type of
mushrooms in this group are known as gill fungi (umbrella shape)
Examples: mushroom, bracket fungi, puffballs, smuts and rusts
Imperfect Fungi Do not quite fit in any
other group of fungi Do not reproduce
sexually Most are parasites and
cause diseases to plants and animals
Examples: penicillium and athlete’s foot
Lichens Combination of fungi
plus alga that grow intertwined
Alga live inside of lichen to protect the walls of fungus
Producers Found in almost every
land environment Absorb water and
minerals from the air
Bolete Family
Coral Family
Jelly Family
Oyster Family
Morel Family
Russula Family
Cup Family