Differentiate between:(i) Algae and fungi.

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Algae Fungi

Chlorophyll present Chlorophyll absent

They have an autotrophic mode of nutrition.
They have a saprophytic mode of nutrition.

They are aquatic in habitat.
They are terrestrial in habitat.

Body is known as thallus and not differentiated into root, stem and leaf. Body consist of thread-like structure called hyphae.

Example: Spirogyra, Ulothrix.
Example: Agaricus, Penicillium.

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Algae	Fungi
Chlorophyll present	Chlorophyll absent
They have an autotrophic mode of nutrition.	They have a saprophytic mode of nutrition.
They are aquatic in habitat.	They are terrestrial in habitat.
Body is known as thallus and not differentiated into root, stem and leaf.	Body consist of thread-like structure called hyphae.
Example: Spirogyra, Ulothrix.	Example: Agaricus, Penicillium.