What is a fungi
distinct group of eukaryotes
How do they obtain nutrients
heterotrophic, absorb nutrients
Fungi growth and reproduction
grow as filaments called hyphae
Reproduce asexually via spores
Interactions with other organisms
Parasitism- consume a part of the host
Mutualism- fungi assist in phosphorus nutrition (mycorrhiza)
An example of a fungi
Yeast are unicellular fungi
Fungi absorb nutrients
through their cell walls