Structure of Fungi
Kingdom Fungi are characterised by the absence of chlorophyll. Most of the fungi are multicellular but yeast is unicellular. The body of fungi is filamentous. They have long thread like structures which are called hyphae. These hyphae are collectively known as mycelium. The hyphae which are continuously connected and are filled with multi nucleated cytoplasm are called coenocytic hyphae. Others possess septae or cross walls in their hyphae.
Kingdom Fungi
Kingdom Fungi is a part of the five kingdom classifications given by R.H Whittaker. Kingdom Fungi characteristics include a chitinous cell wall, heterotrophic nutrition, and a filamentous body structure known as mycelium. Fungi are eukaryotic, heterotrophic organisms. Kingdom fungi classification is constantly evolving but currently includes major phyla like Ascomycota (sac fungi), Basidiomycota (club fungi), and Chytridiomycota (chytrids). In this article, we will read about Kingdom Fungi characteristics, fungi use, and much more.
Table of Content
- What is Fungi?
- Uses of Fungi
- Examples of Fungi
- Structure of Fungi
- Kingdom Fungi Characteristics
- How Do Fungi Reproduce?
- Classification of Kingdom Fungi