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Fungi reproduce through ______, which are dispersed by wind, water, or animals to colonize new habitats.
Fungi reproduce through ______, which are dispersed by wind, water, or animals to colonize new habitats.
spores
Spores can stay dormant until conditions are favorable for ______.
Spores can stay dormant until conditions are favorable for ______.
germination
Fungi produce ______ and sexual spores for reproduction.
Fungi produce ______ and sexual spores for reproduction.
asexual
Asexual spores called mitospores are the main type of fungal spores, produced through ______ for rapid reproduction and colonization.
Asexual spores called mitospores are the main type of fungal spores, produced through ______ for rapid reproduction and colonization.
Conidia are single-celled spores produced by fungi at the tip or side of a ______.
Conidia are single-celled spores produced by fungi at the tip or side of a ______.
Hyphae are thread-like filaments that form the fungal ______ and are pivotal for nutrient absorption, growth, and reproductive processes.
Hyphae are thread-like filaments that form the fungal ______ and are pivotal for nutrient absorption, growth, and reproductive processes.
____ are cells produced from hyphal division, formed by breaking filamentous structures
____ are cells produced from hyphal division, formed by breaking filamentous structures
Chlamydospores are resilient fungal spores with thick walls, capable of remaining dormant in ____ conditions
Chlamydospores are resilient fungal spores with thick walls, capable of remaining dormant in ____ conditions
Sporangiospores develop in a sporangium and can be single-celled or ____, released when the sporangium wall breaks
Sporangiospores develop in a sporangium and can be single-celled or ____, released when the sporangium wall breaks
____ spores, or meiospores, are created through meiosis, promoting genetic diversity
____ spores, or meiospores, are created through meiosis, promoting genetic diversity
Ascospores, found in asci, are characteristic of ascomycete fungi and are dispersed when the ascus wall ruptures, leading to new fungal ____
Ascospores, found in asci, are characteristic of ascomycete fungi and are dispersed when the ascus wall ruptures, leading to new fungal ____
Microscopic examination of Penicillium oxalicum strain SL2, focusing on conidiophores and conidia (400× magnification).FUNGAL MORPHOLOGY 6 EXAMPLE OF ASEXUAL SPORES ____ are cells produced from hyphal division, formed by breaking filamentous structures, with sturdy walls for survival in harsh conditions
Microscopic examination of Penicillium oxalicum strain SL2, focusing on conidiophores and conidia (400× magnification).FUNGAL MORPHOLOGY 6 EXAMPLE OF ASEXUAL SPORES ____ are cells produced from hyphal division, formed by breaking filamentous structures, with sturdy walls for survival in harsh conditions
Basidiospores are spores found in ______ fungi like mushrooms
Basidiospores are spores found in ______ fungi like mushrooms
Zygospores result from the fusion of cells from different fungal strains like ______ and certain ascomycetes
Zygospores result from the fusion of cells from different fungal strains like ______ and certain ascomycetes
Mycelium functions as the fungus's core, resembling digestive, nervous, and ______ systems
Mycelium functions as the fungus's core, resembling digestive, nervous, and ______ systems
Hyphae types include septate, coenocytic, and ______ based on internal structure
Hyphae types include septate, coenocytic, and ______ based on internal structure
Septate hyphae have internal walls dividing compartments, aiding growth and resource allocation, providing protection by containing damage, and serving as points for branching and ______ functions
Septate hyphae have internal walls dividing compartments, aiding growth and resource allocation, providing protection by containing damage, and serving as points for branching and ______ functions
Non septate hyphae lack internal walls, containing multiple nuclei in continuous ______
Non septate hyphae lack internal walls, containing multiple nuclei in continuous ______
