Question

What is the body of a fungus called?

Answer 1

Fungus:

1. Fungus or Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that can be found in air, water, or soil.
2. Most fungi have a cell wall that is made up of chitin.
3. It includes many microorganisms such as Rhizopus, mushrooms, Aspergillus, yeast, etc.

Structure of Fungus:

1. The structure of fungus consists of the head which is called sporangia which encloses spores.
2. A long filament is called hyphae and the structure that forms the network of filaments is called mycelium.
3. Mycelium forms the body of the fungus.
4. Some fungi possess rhizoids which are root-like structures present near hyphae.
5. This structure is commonly observed in Rhizopus which is responsible for causing bread mold.