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-Molds are fungi
-Several species of fungi exist
mold - estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps three hundred thousand or
more.
- reproduce by making spores
Grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, however,
where do mold grow best?
Spores can survive harsh environmental conditions
They release spores by letting out thousands of tiny spores at once where they can
how are mold's spores released?
go and grow somewhere.
-growths appear green, brown or black
Cladosporium
-itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sinus congestion and sneezing.
who discovered penecillin? Alexander Flemming
-Some species produce toxin and are inedible
-some species of Penicillium are beneficial to humans.
penicillium
-The drug penicillin is produced by Penicillium chrysogenum, a commonly occurring
mold in most homes
-Alternaria species are known as major plant pathogens.
Alternaria - common allergens in humans, growing indoors and causing hay fever or
hypersensitivity reactions that sometimes lead to asthma.
-most people breathe it in without getting sick.
-People with weakened immune systems or lung diseases can get health problems
aspergillus
Health problems caused by Aspergillus
- allergic reactions, lung infections, and infections in other organs.
- in all envoirments, year round
-growth occurs most in warm and humid conditions
where are molds found?
-outdoors: shady, damp areas where vegetation is dying
-indoors: grow in humid areas, like basements and showers
live as partners with plants. They provide mineral nutrients to the plant in exchange
mycorrhizal fungi
for carbohydrates or other chemicals fungi cannot manufacture.
Some fungi cause diseases by using living organisms for food.
how do fungi cause disease? These fungi infect plants, animals and even other fungi.
athlete's foot and ringworm are two fungal diseases in humans.
-Fungi have evolved to use a lot of different items for food.
fungi
-Some are decomposers.
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