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Do fungi have flagella

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Only one group has flagella.That is phylum chitridiomycota

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How do fungi differ from plants?

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What is the whip-like tail called?

Flagella. Flagella Flagellum (flagella is the plural form) flagella


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Why are dandelions and mushrooms classified in separate groups?

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