fungi--

Cards (4)

    • Eukaryotic non-photosynthetic organisms with a cell wall. Either unicellular or multicellular
    • Damage caused by fungi mostly arises from the enzymes produced
    • Fungi secrete digestive enzymes and chemicals into the surrounding environment to break down organic matter. Then absorb simple nutrients
    • Athletes' foot→ caused by different fungal species: microsporum, epidermophyton and trichophyton. Live in the outside layer of human skin where they produce chemicals and break down keratin