6.07 A Fungus among Us

Time to Reflect

It's hard to imagine that the fungus I like on my pizza (mushrooms) is related to the dry cracks of athlete's foot. Fungi may appear to be very diverse, but on the cellular level they are very much alike. Fungi play many roles in the environment and in our lives. Some are helpful as they decompose and recycle nutrients, and others are harmful by causing infections. There is a fungus among us. We can't live with them, and we can't live without them.

All fungi have similar cellular structures, especially the cell wall composed of chitin.
Spores are an important reproductive adaptation that allow fungi to reproduce and colonize a variety of areas successfully.

Tour Debrief

You have completed this activity if you have:

added the new terms and their meanings to your Module 6 Glossary Sheet
added the Fast Facts about Fungi to your Travel Log
investigated the negative effects of fungi on amphibians

6.07 A Fungus among Us
30 Points

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