Algae vs Fungi
- Some of the algae and fungi live in a symbiotic relationship, e.g. Lichens. In lichens, the algal partner provides food to fungi and in return, fungi provide shelter to algae.
| Difference Between Algae And Fungi | |
| Algae | Fungi |
| The word “Alga” means “Seaweed” | The word “Fungus” means “Sponge” |
| Algae are grouped in the kingdom Plantae. The unicellular blue-green algae are kept under the kingdom Protista | In the five-kingdom classification by Whittaker, fungi were placed in a separate kingdom Fungi |
| Autotrophic mode of nutrition | Heterotrophic mode of nutrition |
| They are not parasitic, have chlorophyll and make their own food by photosynthesis. | Some of the fungi are parasi |
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