Biology 31.txt

Network of tiny filaments

Strong but flexible nitrogen-containing polysaccharide that is also found in the external skeletons of insects and other arthropods

The fungal hyphae in an interwoven mass

Crosswalls of hyphae, separating the hyphae into separate cells

Continuous cytoplasmic mass containing hundreds of thousands of nuclei

The enzymes secreted into the environment to digest and decay the organic material, which is then absorbed.

Mutually beneficial relationships between fungi with haustoria and plant roots

Specialized hyphae that enables the fungus to penetrate the tissue of their host

Sexual signaling molecules used by fungi

Cytoplasm of teo parent mycelia combine

Haploid nuclei cibtributed by both parents fuse, producing diploid cells

Typically has a furry texture, and grows extremely quickly, and reproduces asexually

Asexual fungi that inhabit liquid or moise habitats. Including plant sap and animal tissues