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To which domain do fungi belong?

  • Bacteria
  • Archaea
  • Eukarya (correct)

To what supergroup do fungi belong?

  • SAR
  • Unikonta (correct)
  • Excavata

What suffix do the names of fungi phyla end in?

-mycota

What phyla does Chytrids belong to?

<p>Chytridiomycota (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla do club fungi belong to?

<p>Basidiomycota (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla does bread molds belong to?

<p>Mucuromycota (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla does Peziza belong to?

<p>Ascomycota (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla do lichens belong to?

<p>Ascomycota (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla does black bread mold belong to?

<p>Mucuromycota (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla do arbuscular mycorrhizae belong to?

<p>Mucuromycota (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla do water molds belong to?

<p>Chytridiomycota (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lichens are not a single organism, but rather a symbiotic relationship between what two organisms?

<p>Fungi and algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla does powdery mildew belong to?

<p>Ascomycota (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla does Penecillium belong to?

<p>Ascomycota (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phyla does wheat rust belong to?

<p>Basidiomycota (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What domain do Fungi belong to?

Fungi belong to the Eukarya domain, characterized by organisms with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

What supergroup do Fungi belong to?

Fungi belong to the Unikonta supergroup, which includes animals and amoebas. This suggests a shared evolutionary ancestor.

What is the typical ending for fungal phyla names?

Many fungal phyla end in '-mycota,' reflecting their shared evolutionary history and characteristics.

What are Chytrids?

Chytrids (Phylum Chytridiomycota) are a diverse group known for their flagellated spores, often found in aquatic environments.

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What is Coprinus?

Coprinus (Phylum Basidiomycota) is a genus of mushrooms commonly called 'inky caps' because their cap dissolves into a black liquid.

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What are club fungi?

Club fungi (Phylum Basidiomycota), including mushrooms, puffballs, and bracket fungi, are characterized by their club-shaped reproductive structures.

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What are bread molds?

Bread molds (Phylum Mucormycota) are common saprotrophs, growing on bread and other food sources. They can cause infections.

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What is Peziza?

Peziza (Phylum Ascomycota) is a genus of cup fungi, known for their cup-shaped fruiting bodies.

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What are cup fungi?

Cup fungi (Phylum Ascomycota) are characterized by their cup-shaped fruiting bodies, which release spores from the surface.

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What are yeast?

Yeast (Phylum Ascomycota) is a single-celled fungal species known for its use in baking and brewing. They are important decomposers.

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What are lichens?

Lichens (Phylum Ascomycota) are a mutually beneficial partnership between a fungus and an alga. They live in harsh environments.

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What is black bread mold?

Black bread mold (Phylum Mucormycota) is a type of bread mold that produces a distinctive black growth on food.

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What are arbuscular mycorrhizae?

Arbuscular mycorrhizae (Phylum Mucormycota) are symbiotic fungal partners with plant roots. They help plants absorb nutrients.

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What are water molds?

Water molds (Phylum Chytridiomycota) are aquatic fungi that can cause diseases in plants and fish.

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What is the symbiotic relationship of lichens?

Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an alga. The fungus provides shelter and moisture, while the alga produces food through photosynthesis.

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What is powdery mildew?

Powdery mildew (Phylum Ascomycota) is a fungal disease that appears as a white powdery coating on leaves and stems.

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What is Penecillium?

Penecillium (Phylum Ascomycota) is a genus of fungi known for producing penicillin, an important antibiotic.

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What is wheat rust?

Wheat rust (Phylum Basidiomycota) is a fungal disease that affects wheat plants, causing significant crop losses.

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Study Notes

Fungi Phyla and Characteristics

  • Fungi belong to the domain Eukarya and the supergroup Unikonta.
  • Fungi phyla names typically end with "-mycota".
  • Chytrids (Phylum Chytridiomycota) are a type of fungus.
  • Club fungi and puffballs (Phylum Basidiomycota) are another type of fungus.
  • Bread molds (Phylum Mucoromycota) are a type of fungus.
  • Cup fungi and truffles (Phylum Ascomycota) are a type of fungus.
  • Yeast (Phylum Ascomycota) is a single-celled fungus.
  • Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae.
  • Black bread mold and arbuscular mycorrhizae are examples of Mucoromycota.
  • Water molds are a type of Chytridiomycota.
  • Powdery mildew and Penicillium are examples of Ascomycota.
  • Wheat rust is an example of a Basidiomycota.

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