Characteristics of Fungi:
Fungi is a separate kingdom
Eukaryotic organism
Decomposers – the best recyclers around
No chlorophyll – non photosynthetic
Most multicellular (hyphae) – some unicellular (yeast)
Non-motile
Cell walls made of chitin.
Reproduction both asexual and sexual
Are more related to animals than plant kingdom
Lack true roots, leaves and stems
Absorptive heterotrophs -Digest food externally and then absorb it
The majority of fungi produce spores