Question

What forms the division of the kingdom fungi into different classes?

Answer 1

Kingdom Fungi:

1. It forms a Kingdom composed of unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic, and eukaryotic organisms.
2. Their cell walls contain cellulose and may also contain chitin.
3. It is a well-defined nucleus but lacks chlorophyll.
4. They get nutrients and energy by absorbing nutrients from the surface they live on.
5. Most fungi reproduce by spores.
6. For example yeast, mushrooms, bread molds, and lichens.
7. The study of fungi is called Mycology.

Kingdom Fungi is classified on the basis of the following:

1. Morphology of mycelium
2. Mode of spore formation
3. Fruiting bodies

The classifications are as follows:

1. Phycomycetes
2. Ascomycetes
3. Basidiomycetes
4. Deuteromycetes.