There I s Fungus Among Us

An investigation into the many unique types of fungus.

Four Main Groups Threadlike Fungi Sac Fungi Club Fungi Imperfect Fungi

Parts of Fungi

Threadlike Fungi Molds Most live in soil Usually are

decomposers Reproduce asexually

and sexually Example: black bread

mold

Sac Fungi Most multi-cellular with

the only single celled Largest group of fungi Reproduce sexually and

asexually Many are parasites Example: yeast, mildews,

truffles and morels

Club Fungi/Family Most commonly known

fungi Most familiar type of

mushrooms in this group are known as gill fungi (umbrella shape)

Examples: mushroom, bracket fungi, puffballs, smuts and rusts

Imperfect Fungi Do not quite fit in any

other group of fungi Do not reproduce

sexually Most are parasites and

cause diseases to plants and animals

Examples: penicillium and athlete’s foot

Lichens Combination of fungi

plus alga that grow intertwined

Alga live inside of lichen to protect the walls of fungus

Producers Found in almost every

land environment Absorb water and

minerals from the air

Bolete Family

Coral Family

Jelly Family

Oyster Family

Bird Nest Family

Morel Family

Puffball Family

Truffle Family

Amanita Family

Russula Family

Cup Family