Hongos 2: "MOHOS"

Cultivo y observación microscópica de Penicillium sp. (Ascomycota) Su reproducción asexual.

toxic mold exposure - case1

www.bustmold.com Molds, or moulds, are fungi that grow in the form of mycelia and usually produce masses of spores that are most commonly asexual but can also be sexual. Mold is the growth of these minute fungi on organic matter usually resembling a downy or furry coating. Molds do not make up a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping–they can be found in the divisions Zygomycota, Deuteromycota and Ascomycota. Mold can grow on food, in closed containers, and even in refrigerators. Mold is not photosynthetic and does not require sunlight; often, sunlight will kill it. Mold does require food and moisture, although xerophilic molds can grow using water vapor in the air as their only water source. When inhaled, mold spores may germinate, attaching to cells along the respiratory tract and causing problems in those with weak immune systems. Some spores release potent toxins, known as mycotoxins; for example, Stachybotrys spores can cause very severe symptoms and lung lesions in children. Mold spores are also important and very prominent allergens. http

17 - Fungi

Ah yes, the fungus. Different types and how they reproduce.

The Fungi Song - Science Class Heroes (Biology Project)

All of the music and lyrics you hear are completely original. Music and video were produced, and edited by Sean Meier. LYRICS: (Verse 1 – Zygomycota and Chytridiomycota) Cover your bread ’cause the fungi’s in town And the big black beast’s spores are stickin around Thick walls like a fortress, resistant to attack Domestic decomposers really know where it’s at Spreading like a plague from your garden to grass Look out for these dung residing herbivore snacks They could come back to haunt you if you throw them aside No matter what this fungi phyla will come out alive And chytridiomycota is almost the same Except theyre smaller, less exciting, and really just pretty lame And they live in the water just like a fish or sea lion You’ll find the cell wall of Chytrids is made completely of chitin, no lyin’ 1000 species of these small little fellas Is a pretty large amount for having tiny flagella To move around and get down except theres no need for that With motile spores they could just chill and relax… (Chorus) Mushrooms and fungi They live all around With four different phylum You’ve seen ‘em in town Zygo, bisidio, asco, chytridio Can even get you high when you’re stuck on the ground From kingdom to phyla To class to order To family to genus To species You sort em Faster than rabbits Reproduce from their spores You’d be surprised that the number of phylum is only 4 (Verse 2 – Ascomycota and Bisidiomycota) Largest fungi phyla is the ascomycota With over 60000 species …

Pino Maddaloni Podio Sidney 2000

le emozioni del mitico Pino

Fungi (excepto Ascomycota y Basidiomycota)

Fungal Diversity

~Pics from Bio Lab~ Phylum Zygomycota -Rhizopus Conjagation 100x -Rhizopus Sporangia 400x Phylum Ascomycota -Sordaria Fimicola 400x -Aspergillus Conidiophores 100x -Ergot Stroma 100x -Chestnut Blight 100x -Peziza Apothecium 400x Phylum Basidiomycota -Coprinus Mushroom 400x Phylum Deuteromcetes -Penicillium Conidia 400x