Chapter 31.3, Problem 1LO

Summary Introduction

To distinguish: Between different kinds of symbiotic relationships involving fungi.

Introduction: A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms. It includes spore-generating organisms such as molds and yeasts. Fungi have formed a relationship in addition to their roles as decomposers called symbiosis. The symbiotic relationship is a special type of interaction between species. It can be sometimes beneficial, sometimes harmful, and these relationships are important to several organisms and ecosystems.