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Define: Mycetae
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Fungi
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Define: Mycology
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Study of fungi
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Define: Mycorrhizae
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symbiotic fungi
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Define: Mycelia
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Vegetative hyphae
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Define: Mycelium
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the woven intertwining mass of hyphae that makes up the body or colony of a mold
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Define: Fragmentation
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The process by which a separated piece of mycelium can generate a whole new colony
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Functions of Fungal Spores
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Reproduction
Survival Producing genetic variation Dissemination |
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Types of Asexual Spore Formation
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Sporangiospores
Conidiospores |
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Benefits of Fungi
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-decomposition of organic matter and returning essential minerals to soil
-mycorrhizae increase ability of plant roots to absorb water and nutrients |
