Single Celled fungi
What is yeast
Singe cells that survive together in colonies
What is yeast
Topmost part that gives a mushroom the umbrella shape
What is cap
Fleshy spore bearing fruiting body of a fungus
What are mushrooms
A fun name for the complex network of fungi and bacteria that connects trees together.
What is the "Wood Wide Web"
Eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, molds and mushrooms
What are Fungi
What are the three fungi basics that all fungi have?
What are Eukaryotic, Heterotrophic and Multicellular
Houses the reproductive system of the fungi
What is fruiting body?
Microscopic fungus
What is mold
Identify #3
What are gills
The body of a fungus, most of which is underground or hidden within wood
What is mycelium?
The two structures that allow for food consumption in fungi
What are hyphae and mycelium
Microscopic reproductive cells of a mushroom.
What are spores
A species of organism that is not native to a location and harm human and animal life
What is an invasive species
Identify #7
What is stem
The stem or stalk-like feature supporting the cap of a mushroom.
What is the stipe?
The network that extends into the substance that the fungus feeds on
What is mycelium
Protect and store spores
What are gills
An environment that is dark, moist and cool (65 - 75).
What is the optimal growing condition for mushrooms
Name 2 of the 4 environmental impacts
What are producers, decomposers, nutrient cyclers and pathogens
The ring of tissue on a mushroom stem left by a torn partial veil
What is the volva?
A network of mycelium that have a symbiotic relationship with a plant
What is mycorrhizal mycelium
The small remaining cup shaped part of the immature fruiting body
What is Volva
Unable to create their own food, the mycelia instead break down and consume leaves, needles, and other forest litter.
What is a critical role in forest decomposition
Species such as mushrooms, molds and yeasts?
What makes up the Fungi kingdom?