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lichen

organisms that results from a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a Cyanobacteria or green algae (that lives inside the fungus)

Mutualism

relationship in which both (two or more) organisms benefit from the association

Mycorrhizae

the connected network of fungus hyphae and plant roots that form from a mutualistic relationship between fungi and plant roots

Parasitism

relationship between two organisms in which one benefits, and the other is harmed

symbiosis

relationship that develops when two organisms live closely together (one inside or connected to the other)

fruiting body

specialized structures for reproduction in fungi. These structures contain parts that produce spores of multicellular fungi

hyphae

thread-like strands that make up the body of a fungus. When clumped together these strands are called mycelium

mycelium

body of a fungus, consists of a mass (climb) of thread like strands called hyphae

spore

reproductive structure (that is a single cell), can be adapted for dispersal and survival in unfavorable conditions; found in bacteria, plants, algae, fungi, and some protozoa

anitibiotic

medicine that kills bacteria and cures bacterial infections and diseases

fermentation

the process that releases the energy stored in (converts) sugar, glucose, to carbon dioxide and alcohol or lactic acid in the absence of oxygen; performed by yeast in the production of products like beer and wine