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Differences between algae and fungi

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S.N Algae Fungi 1. They belong to kingdom Monera and Plantae. They belong to kingdom fungi. 2. Mode of nutrition is autotrophic. Mode of nutrition is saprophytic or parasitic. 3. They are photosynthetic. They are non- photosynthetic. 4. They contain chlorophyll. They do not contain chlorophyll. 5. They may be unicellular or multicellular. They are … Read more

Five kingdom classification and features

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The five kingdom system of classification was proposed by R.H Whittaker in 1969. This classification is based on following criteria: Complexity of cell structure- prokaryote and eukaryote. Complexity of organism’s body- unicellular and multicellular. Mode of obtaining nutrition– autotrophs and heterotrophs. Life style i.e. producers, consumers and decomposers. Phylogenetic relationship. The five kingdoms are Monera, … Read more