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General characteristics of fungi
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1)can produce asexually or sexually
2)heterotrohic 3)decomposers 4) rigid cell walls 5) can be unicellular(yeast) 6) rely on autotrophic organisms for nitrogen and carbon |
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Lichens
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mutualistic environment composed of alga (that produces the carbohydrate) and fungus (prevents DESSICATION)
2) Dessication=stops/prevents metabolism |
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FUNGAL PATHOGENS
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coccidioides= a)causes valley fever as a result of the spokes released from soil
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Oppor Mycoses
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occurs in immune comprised individuals. involves normal flora and environmental fungi
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Systemic mycoses
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targets respiratory system
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Cutaneous mycoses
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targets hair and nails
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Subcutaneous mycoses
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targets beneath skin
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Phylum (for fungi): zygospore, acospore, and basidospore
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1) zygospore: fusion of haploid cells to produce zygospore
2) acospore: form spore in sac 3) basidosphore: form in basidium |
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Differences between sexual and asexual reproduction
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1) asexual spores: condia and sporangiospores
2) sexual reproduction 3 phases: - plasmogamy, karyogamy and meiosis |