Cheat Sheet 10: Protists and Fungi Overview

Kingdom Protista

Taxonomic group of eukaryotic organisms.

Plant-like Protists

Photosynthetic autotrophs, e.g., red algae.

Fungus-like Protists

Reproduce via spores, similar to fungi.

Animal-like Protists

Also known as protozoa, mostly unicellular.

Amoeba

Example of animal-like protist using pseudopodia.

Pseudopodia

Temporary arm-like projections for movement.

Cilia

Hair-like structures for movement in protists.

Flagella

Tail-like structures for motility in protists.

Heterotrophs

Organisms that consume organic matter for energy.

Autotrophs

Organisms that produce their own food via photosynthesis.

Mycelium

Network of fungal filaments connecting fungi.

Hyphae

Filamentous branches produced by multicellular fungi.

Chitin

Structural component in fungal cell walls.

Sporangium

Organ where meiosis occurs and spores form.

Rhizoids

Branching hyphae that anchor fungi to substrates.

Septate Hyphae

Hyphae with septa separating individual cells.

Coenocytic Hyphae

Multinucleated hyphae without septa.

Filamentous Fungi

Multicellular fungi including molds and mushrooms.

Non-filamentous Fungi

Unicellular fungi, primarily yeasts.

Asexual Reproduction

Reproduction without the fusion of gametes.

Sexual Reproduction

Involves the fusion of gametes.

Saprobes

Decomposers feeding on non-living organic matter.

Phagocytosis

Process of engulfing food particles by protists.

Eukaryotic Organisms

Cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Moist Environments

Preferred habitats for many protists.

Symbiotic Relationships

Interactions between different species benefiting one or both.

Undergoes asexual reproduction by budding

Non-filamentous fungi