11 Questions
What is the role of fungal enzymes in the termite gut?
To continue acting on the fungal 'comb' after consumption
What is unique about Old World termites (Macrotermitinae)?
They have species-specific fungus gardens (agaric)
What is the purpose of convective cooling in termite nests?
To regulate the temperature for fungal growth
What is the function of Streptomyces bacteria in fungus farming ants?
To promote the growth of Attamyces
What is the role of Termitomyces titanicus in the ecosystem?
It is a type of fungus that forms swollen hyphae eaten by termites
What is the main benefit of mycorrhizal fungi to plants?
Nutrient access through exoenzymes
What is the characteristic of ectomycorrhizal fungi?
Causing changes in root morphology
What is the percentage of plant species that are mycorrhizal?
>90%
What is the function of exoenzymes in mycorrhizal fungi?
Access to diverse nutrient sources
What is the phylum of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus?
Glomeromycota
What is the duration of coils in Ericaceous mycorrhizas?
3-4 weeks
Test your understanding of symbiotic relationships, mutualism, and parasitism in ecology. Explore the concepts of cost-benefit analysis, mycorrhizal fungi, and plant roots. Evaluate the outcomes of symbiosis and distinguish between mechanism and outcome.
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