Fungi diversity 2005 - University of Arizona

[Pages:33]Diversity of Fungi

Diversity of Fungi

I. Intro and General biology A. Defining fungi B. Feeding strategies C. The fungal body

II. Fungal diversity ? (table 31.1) A. 4 phyla

III. Fungal associations A. Mycorrhizae B. Lichens

Fungi are our relatives

Common Ancestor

Fungi

Breathe in....

The world's biggest and oldest organisms?

Armillariella - a fungus found in Michigan

40 acres 1500 years old 100 tons

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General Biology of the Fungi

What are fungi?

Heterotrophic Energy, carbon, nutrients from food

General Biology of the Fungi

What are fungi?

Heterotrophic Absorptive nutrition ?

Secrete digestive enzymes into environment

Absorb the products

General Biology of the Fungi

What are fungi?

Heterotrophic Absorptive nutrition Chitin in cell walls

Structure Who else has chitin?

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