Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 23.2, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The six main taxonomic groups of
Introduction:
Fungi are classified in kingdom Fungi which is separated from other kingdoms of plants and animals. This group includes eukaryotic organisms (unicellular organisms) like molds, yeast and other families of mushroom. Fungi are widely distributed and can reproduce in ranges of habitat from deep sea to deserts. They are known to be the decomposers of dead organic matter in an ecosystem.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Describe some of the important characteristics of fungi that would have traditionally been classified in the Polyporaceae.
Describe the characteristics of the “Polyporoid clade” and use these characteristics to identify members of the clade.
Describe the different growth forms found in the “Polyporoid” clade.
Give a comparative account of the classes of Kingdom Fungi under the following:(i) mode of nutrition(ii) mode of reproduction
Which of the following statements about fungi is FALSE?
O 1) They may cause human disease.
O 2) fungi are photosynthetic.
O3) fungi are eukaryotes.
O 4) Fungi include yeasts and molds.
O 5) Some fungi are unicellular.
Chapter 23 Solutions
Biology
Ch. 23.1 - Prob. 1TCCh. 23.1 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 23.1 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 23.2 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 23.2 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 23.2 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 23.3 - Fossil evidence suggests an important link between...Ch. 23.3 - Prob. 2TCCh. 23.3 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 23.3 - Prob. 2CYL
Ch. 23.4 - Prob. 1CSCCh. 23.4 - Prob. 1TCCh. 23.4 - Prob. 1HYEWCh. 23.4 - explain how fungi affect agriculture?Ch. 23.4 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 23.4 - describe the role of fungi in the production of...Ch. 23.4 - Prob. 1CTCh. 23 - Prob. 1MCCh. 23 - Which of the following diseases is not caused by a...Ch. 23 - A symbiotic association of plant roots and fungi...Ch. 23 - The alcohol in beer and wine is a by-product of...Ch. 23 - __________ is an ecologically important function...Ch. 23 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 23 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 23 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 23 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 23 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 23 - Prob. 6FIBCh. 23 - Prob. 1RQCh. 23 - Prob. 2RQCh. 23 - Prob. 3RQCh. 23 - Prob. 4RQCh. 23 - Prob. 5RQCh. 23 - Prob. 6RQCh. 23 - Describe how a fairy ring of mushrooms is...Ch. 23 - Prob. 8RQCh. 23 - Prob. 1ACCh. 23 - Prob. 2AC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Describe how homothallism (amphithallism) can be achieved by packaging multiple nuclei into basidiospores. Differentiate between simple holobasidia, tuning-fork basidia, longitudinally septate phragmobasidia, and transversely septate phragmobasida. Describe, in general terms, some of the problems with the traditional classification of the “gilled mushrooms” given what we know about fungal evolution.arrow_forwardExplain and draw Haploid and diploid and heterokaryotic lifecycle of fungi.arrow_forwardWhat are the different morphological arrangements of fungi?arrow_forward
- The Fungi are a kingdom driven by their relationships with other taxa. I) What two major roles do fungi play? ii) Describe one example of a specific fungal species that effects humans. Iii) Describe one example of a specific fungal species that effects plants.arrow_forwardIn basidiomycete fungi, where specifically do nuclei from parents combine to make offspring spores? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a b Basidia. Basidiospores. с Basidiocarp. e d Secondary mycelium. Hyphae.arrow_forwardFungi are a highly diverse group of heterotrophic eukaryotes. Discuss and explain the terrestrialization of fungi.arrow_forward
- To which phylum of fungi do each of the following belong: truffles; puffballs; fungi involved with LSD; stinkhorns; peach leaf curl; late blight of potato; bird’s-nest fungi; jelly fungi; downy mildew of grape; death angel; shelf, or bracket, fungi?arrow_forwardDescribe the characteristics of fungi that would traditionally been classified in the Boletales. Describe, in general terms, some of the problems with the traditional classification of the “pored mushrooms” given what we know about fungal evolution. Describe some of the different hymenophore configurations found within the Boletales.arrow_forwardWhat are the characteristics of the kingdom fungi? Give two examples ofphyla within it.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...BiologyISBN:9781305117396Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa StarrPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305389892Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...
Biology
ISBN:9781305117396
Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning