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Introduction to Mycology
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Graduate
03/27/2013

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Term
Characteristics of Fungi
Definition
Chitin in cell wall
Ergosterol in cell membrane
Reproduction by means of spores
No chlorophyll
Heterotrophic
Not susceptible to antibacterial agents
Term
Yeasts
Definition
single vegatative cells
Term
Conidia of yeasts
Definition
blastoconidia
Term
Molds
Definition
filamentous fungus composed of filaments
Term
Structures of molds
Definition
Mycelium
Hyphae
Rhizoids
Term
Hyphae can be...
Definition
septate or aseptate
Term
Mold Reproduction can be...
Definition
Asexual or sexual
Term
Conidia role in reproduction
Definition
asexual reproduction that occurs on the side or end of hyphae or conidiophore
Term
Conidiophore
Definition
specialized hyphal structure that serves as a stalk on which conidia are formed
Term
Macroconidium
Definition
larger of 2 types of conidia in a fungus that produces 2 sizes of conidia
Term
Microconidium
Definition
smaller of 2 types of conidia in a fungus that produces 2 sizes of conidia
Term
Annellide
Definition
a cell that produces & extrudes conidia; tapers & lengthens with each condidum
Term
Arthroconidium
Definition
an asexual spore formed by the breaking of hyphae at the point of septation
Term
Philalide
Definition
a cell that produces & extrudes conidia; does not taper or lengthen with each condidium
Term
Sporandiospore
Definition
asexual spore produces within a sporangium
Term
Sproangium
Definition
a closed sac-like structure in which asexual spores are formed by cleavage
Term
Zygomycota
Definition
sexual reproduction occurs with the production of zygospores
Term
Examples of Zygomycota
Definition
Mucor, Rhizopus, Absidia
Term
Ascomycota
Definition
sexual spores produced within a sac-like structure knowns as an ascus
Term
Examples of Ascomycota
Definition
Microsporum, Trichophyton, Pseudallescheria
Term
Basidiomycota
Definition
sexual spore formed on a structure known as a basidium
Term
Examples of Basidiomycota
Definition
Filobasidiella neoformans (Cryptococcus neoformans)
Term
Fungi Imperfecti
Definition
no known sexual mode of reproduction
Term
Superficial mycoses
Definition
confined to the outermost layer of skin or hair
Term
Cutaneous mycoses
Definition
affect the keratinized layer of skin, hair or nails
Term
Subcutaneous mycoses
Definition
involve deeper skin layers, including muscle & connective tissue
Term
Systemic mycoses
Definition
affect internal organs or deep tissues of the body
Term
Direct Microscopic Examination
Definition
KOH preparations
KOH with calcofluor white
India Ink
Tissue stains
Term
antibiotics for Sab dex
Definition
Chloramphenicol (bacteria)
Cyclohexamide (saprobic fungi)
Term
Incubation
Definition
25-30C for 4 weeks
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