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Special Ep: Mycology (MUSHROOMS) Tom Volk Memorial Encore

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Understanding Fungi as a Distinct Kingdom

Fungi form a distinct kingdom in biology, separate from plants and animals. While they were initially classified with plants due to their immobility and cell walls, it has been established that fungi are more closely related to animals, sharing genetic and physiological similarities with them. However, fungi also have distinct characteristics, such as cell walls made of chitin, which they share with some animals like arthropods.

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