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    the four kingdoms :

    Kingdom Fungi
    the marvellous world of living
    organisms

    By Hazel Loy Yeuk Hei


    01

    the fungi kingdom


    what is the meaning of the fungi kingdom?
    INTRODUCTION
    • the Kingdom Fungi is a diverse group of eukaryotic
    organisms that includes microorganisms such as
    mushrooms, yeasts and moulds, as well as the more
    familiar mushrooms.
    • they are distinct from plants, animals, and bacteria,
    forming their own unique kingdom in the classification
    system.
    the structure of fungi

    1. almost all have a filamentous structure except


    the yeast cells.
    2. they can be either single-celled or multicellular
    organisms.
    3. consist of long thread-like structures known as
    hyphae, they together form a mesh-like structure
    called mycelium.
    4. they possess a cell wall which is made up of
    chitin and polysaccharides.
    5. the cell wall comprises a protoplast, which is
    differentiated into other cell parts
    6. the nucleus is dense and clear
    02

    characteristics and
    diversity
    what is so special about fungi?
    the characteristics of fungi
    • eukaryotic, non-vascular, non-motile, and
    heterotrophic organisms
    • they lack chlorophyll and cannot perform
    photosynthesis
    • they store food as starch
    • they reproduce through spores due to the lack of
    embryonic stage
    • they exhibit the phenomenon of alternation of
    generation.
    • biosynthesis of chitin occurs in it.
    • they have a small nuclei
    fungi diversity

    1. there are over 100,000 known species but


    estimated to be millions more.
    2. examples: mushrooms, puffballs, moulds,
    yeast : can be found in various habitats: soil,
    water, air, and within other organisms
    3. they can be classified on different modes :
     based on mode of nutrition or spore
    formation :
    03 roles of fungi
    What are the roles of fungi in our daily
    life?
    the roles of fungi

    Recycling Biocontrol agents


    Fungi are involved in exploiting
    insects,
    they play a major role in
    recycling the dead and decayed 01 02 other small worms and help in
    controlling
    matter.
    pests. Spores of fungi are used as a
    spray
    on crops
    Food and Medicine Food Spoilage
    the cultured mushrooms species
    which are edible and used as food 03 04 Fungi play a major role in recycling
    organic material and are also
    by humans and there are many
    fungi that are used to produce responsible for major spoilage and
    antibiotics and to control diseases economic losses of stored food.
    in humans and animals.
    fungi threats 04
    what are the threats of fungi?
    the threats of fungi

    while fungi bring many benefits, they can also pose threats :

    ● some cause devastating crop diseases, resulting in


    substantial economic losses.

    ● they cause fungal infections, which can affect humans,


    killing more than 1.5 million people every year, causing
    diseases such as athlete's foot or even more severe
    conditions.

    ● invasive fungal species can harm ecosystems and native


    species, posing environmental threats.
    thank you!
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