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Fungi exist as single cells or as branching networks of multicellular filaments with a very large surface area. What is the function of the filaments?
The function of the filaments in fungi is mainly to increase the surface area for nutrient absorption. These filaments, called hyphae, help fungi efficiently absorb nutrients from their surroundings, aiding in their growth and survival. Additionally, hyphae play a role in anchoring the fungus in its environment and in the reproduction process.
Why do fungi need to live moist areas?
Their large surface areas make them dry out easily.
These pathogens absorb nutrients through filaments?
Fungi
Tiny filaments that comprise the body of fungi?
Hyphae
Do all fungi except yeasts have bodies composed of filaments?
No, there are many other species of fungi that do not have bodies of filaments (called hyphae). They call into the phyla of Chytridiomycota and Neocallimastigomycota.
Which kingdom is characterized by having filaments called hyphae?
The kingdom Fungi is characterized by having filaments called hyphae. These hyphae come together to form a network called mycelium, which is the main body of a fungus.
Members of this kingdom have multicellular filaments that grow into food break it down then absorb it?
Fungi have multicellular filaments called hyphae that grow into food sources such as organic matter. These hyphae secrete enzymes to break down the food into smaller molecules, which are then absorbed for nutrition.
What kingdom is mold in?
Mold belongs to the kingdom Fungi. It is a type of fungi that grows in multicellular filaments called hyphae.
Why do fungi need to live in moist areas?
Their large surface areas make them dry out easily.
What are the cellular filaments called that fungi send out?
They're called hyphae
All fungi except yeasts have bodies composed of slender filaments called?
hyphae. These hyphae collectively form the fungal structure known as mycelium.
What kingdom includes organisms that grow multicellular filaments that it processes as food?
fungi
