Imperfect Fungi
Examples
Aspergillus niger (bottom left), Aspergillus fumigatus (bottom middle), Gloeosporium nervisequum (bottom right)
Aspergillus niger (bottom left), Aspergillus fumigatus (bottom middle), Gloeosporium nervisequum (bottom right)
Evolutionary Milestones
Imperfect fungi possess only the eukaryotic milestone.
Habitat
Most imperfect fungi live on land, but a few live in water.
Anatomical/Structural Features
Imperfect fungi have hyphae. They have chitin in their cell walls.
How do they acquire nutrients
Imperfect fungi are heterotrophs. They are decomposers or parasites.
What do they eat
Imperfect decompose dead or organic matter. They can be parasites.
Whats eats them
Imperfect fungi den be found in cheese which is widely enjoyed by humans.
Symmetry
lack symmetry
Mobility
Imperfect fungi fo not move.
Reproduction
Imperfect fungi reproduce sexually. They seem to lack sexual stage.
Development
Hyphae recombine and form heterokaryotic hyphae. Genetic recombination takes place between the different nuclei.
Imperfect fungi possess only the eukaryotic milestone.
Habitat
Most imperfect fungi live on land, but a few live in water.
Anatomical/Structural Features
Imperfect fungi have hyphae. They have chitin in their cell walls.
How do they acquire nutrients
Imperfect fungi are heterotrophs. They are decomposers or parasites.
What do they eat
Imperfect decompose dead or organic matter. They can be parasites.
Whats eats them
Imperfect fungi den be found in cheese which is widely enjoyed by humans.
Symmetry
lack symmetry
Mobility
Imperfect fungi fo not move.
Reproduction
Imperfect fungi reproduce sexually. They seem to lack sexual stage.
Development
Hyphae recombine and form heterokaryotic hyphae. Genetic recombination takes place between the different nuclei.