algae and fungi Answer
The differentiation between algae and fungi can be explained as under:
Key Difference: Algae, or singular: alga, are a group of simple, typically autotrophic organisms, ranging from unicellular to multicellular forms. Seaweed and fresh water moss are types of algae. Fungi are a group of unicellular or multinucleate organisms that live and grow on decomposed matter. Mushrooms, yeast, truffles are types of fungi.
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Algae |
Fungi |
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Definition |
Algae a very large and diverse group of simple autotrophic organisms. |
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds (British English: moulds), as well as the more familiar mushrooms. |
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Domain |
Eukaryota |
Eukaryota |
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Kingdom |
Protista |
Fungi |
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Term origin |
Latin for ‘seaweed’ |
Latin for ‘mushroom’ |
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Etymology |
Unknown |
Greek word ‘Sphongos’ meaning, ‘sponge’ |
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Location |
Prominent in water bodies, terrestrial environments and in unusual environments such as snow and ice. |
Prominent in moist habitats |
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Survives on |
Light, minerals from water |
Nutrients from carbon-based life forms |
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Uses |
Fuel, fertilizer, food, pollution control, dyes and plastics |
Food, medicine, drugs, pest control, industrial chemicals, and enzymes |
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Symbiosis |
Some species of algae form symbiotic relationships with other organisms. |
Many fungi have important symbiotic relationships with organisms from most if not all Kingdoms. |
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Reproduction |
Asexual as well as complex |
Asexual, sexual , spore dispersal |
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Nature |
Non-parasitic |
Parasitic |
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