The Influence of Light on the Development of the Coprophilous Fungus, Pilobolus

The American Biology Teacher | May 1, 2007| | Copyright

Fungi consist of about 100,000 species arranged in groups according to reproductive strategies. Fungi play an important role in the ecosystem, in nutrient cycling as decomposers, and as part of symbiotic relationships in lichens and mycorrhizae (Mueller et al., 2004). Fungi are also important plant and animal pathogens: Hyphal tips penetrate plant cell walls, insect cuticles and human skin, nails and hair (Jackson et al., 1997; Moore, 2001).

Some fungi are important drug producers and are used in the manufacturing of vitamins and antibiotics. Penicillin, the first antibiotic discovered, is ...

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