THE FUNGI &PROTISTA KINGDOM

What are fungi?
Any of a diverse group of eukaryotic single-celled or multinucleate organisms that live by decomposing and absorbing the organic material in which they grow, comprising the mushrooms, molds, mildews, smuts, rusts, and yeasts

THE FUNGI KINGDOM'S CHARACTERISTICS

• Heterotrophic
• Asexual
• Eukaryotic
• Multicellular or single celled

NON FUNGI CHARACTERISTICS

• Prokaryotic
• Sexual
• Autotrophic
• Unicellular

Examples: Ceiling mold, mushrooms, toxic mold.

PROTISTA KINGDOM

What are Protista?
Any of various one-celled organisms

PROTISTA CHARACTERISTICS

• Unicellular
• Eukaryotic
• Asexual
• Live in normal environments
• Heterotrophic

NON-PROTISTA CHARACTERISTICS

• Multicellular
• Prokaryotic
• Sexual
• macroscopic
• Plant-like

Examples