Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 22.2, Problem 1CYL
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The list of six main taxonomic groups of fungi with description of each and also explain the reason that some fungal species are not assigned to any of these groups.

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.

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