Lichen
A Symbiotic Relationship Between A Fungus And A Producer Such As Algae.

Hypha
A Thread Like Filament That Makes Up The Mycelium Of A Fungus.

Mycelium
A Network Of Filaments In A Fungus That Absorbs Nutrients.

Fungus
A Heterotrophic Eukaryotic Organism That Absorbs Nutrients And Includes Molds, Yeasts, And Mushrooms.

Protist
A Diverse Group Of Eukaryotic Organisms That Are Not Plants, Animals, Or Fungi.

Archaea
A Group Of Prokaryotes Distinct From Bacteria, Often Living In Extreme Environments.

Bacterium
A Single Celled Prokaryote Found In Many Ecosystems And Capable Of Rapid Reproduction.

Microorganism
A Microscopic Organism Such As A Bacterium, Virus, Or Fungus.

Biotechnology
The Use Of Living Organisms Or Biological Systems To Develop Products, Often Using Genetic Engineering.

Nonrenewable Resource
A Resource Such As Coal Or Oil That Cannot Be Replenished On A Human Timescale.