Question

Do you think a Fungus is more like a plant, or more like an animal? Explain two characteristics of fungi that would support your answer.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Basically fungus is neither a plant nor an animal. It's part of a separate kingdom called Fungi or Monera.

Answer 3

It has both plant and animal characteristic

Plant Characteristic ---> Cell wall
Animal Characteristic ---> Heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

Answer 4

Got it @cory0130 ?