Organism that results from a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a cyanobacterium or green alga (that lives inside the fungus).
Lichen
Relationship in which both (two or more) organisms benefit from the association.
Mutualism
The connected network of fungus hyphae and plant roots that form from a mutualistic relationship between fungi and plant roots.
Mycorrhizae
Relationship between two organisms in which one benefits, and the other is harmed.
Parasitism
Relationship that develops when two organisms live closely together (one inside or connected to the other).
Symbiosis
Specialized structures for reproduction in fungi. These structures contain parts that produce spores of multi-celled fungi. mycelium.
Friuting-body
Thread-like strands that make up the body of a fungus. When clumped together these strands are called hyphae
hyphae
Body of a fungus; consists of a mass (clump) of thread-like strands called hyphae.
mycelium
Reproductive structure (that is a single cell); can be adapted for dispersal and survival in unfavorable conditions; found in bacteria, plants, algae, fungi, and some protozoa.
Spore
Medicine that kills bacteria and cures bacterial infections and diseases.
Antibiotic
The process that releases the energy stored in (converts) sugar, glucose, to carbon dioxide and alcohol or lactic acid in the absence of oxygen; performed by yeast in the production of products like beer and wine.