Explain why fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.
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Fungi are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their nutrients by absorbing organic matter from their environment. They do not have chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. They also have cell walls made of chitin, which is different from the cellulose found Show more…
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