No, fungi are separated from them based on their plate-like cristae in the mitochondria, the possession of a single, posterior, whiplash flagellum (in some forms), synthesis of lysine by the AAA pathway, the use of glycogen as a storage compound, and the presence of the Spitzenkorper in actively growing hyphae.
Water molds (assuming you are referring to the oomycetes) have heterokont flagella--one whiplash and one tinsel--tubular cristae in the mitochondria, and the DAA pathway for lysine synthesis.
Slime molds engulf their food, which fungi do not. They also have 1-4 anteriorly directed flagella.
Molds are considered to be microbes and do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping, but can be found in the divisions Zygomycota and Ascomycota. There are Fungi known as molds. Slime molds and water molds are not Fungi.There are Fungi known as molds. Slime molds and water molds are not Fungi.
Examples of fungus-like protists include slime molds, water molds, and downy mildews. These protists exhibit characteristics resembling both fungi and protists, such as forming spores for reproduction and possessing cell walls.
Slime molds are unique among protists because they display characteristics of both fungi and animals. Unlike typical protists, slime molds can exist as single cells or form multicellular structures, resembling a fungus during certain stages of their life cycle. Additionally, slime molds exhibit complex behaviors such as forming intricate patterns and making group decisions, which are uncommon in other protists.
Slime molds and water molds (the oomycetes) are not in the fungal kingdom because they are separate evolutionary lineages. This is revealed by phylogenetic analyses using both molecular, morphological, and biochemical data. The kingdom Fungi is united by the presence of chitin in their cell walls, a whiplash flagellum that is oriented on the posterior of the motile cell, the synthesis of lysine using the AAA pathway, plate-like cisternae in the mitochondria, the presence of a Spitzenkorper, and the use of glycogen as a energy storage compound. Slime molds have a anterior whiplash flagella, and oomycetes (the water molds) have a tinsel and whiplash flagella that are laterally oriented. Both of them use the DAP pathway to synthesize lysine and have tubular cisternae in the mitochondria. Slime molds do not have cell walls (I think), and oomycete cell walls are made of cellulose. Oomycetes use mycolaminarin as an engery sotrage compound.
Molds. Molds such as Plasmodial Slime that may grow on wood after a period of rainy weather. Molds are a type of protists. This is a link to what it looks like. http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/21394/wm/pd1527513.jpg
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
Molds are considered to be microbes and do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping, but can be found in the divisions Zygomycota and Ascomycota. There are Fungi known as molds. Slime molds and water molds are not Fungi.There are Fungi known as molds. Slime molds and water molds are not Fungi.
Fungi.
Slime molds move like amoebas through a process called cytoplasmic streaming, and they reproduce like fungi through the formation of spores. Slime molds are unique organisms that exhibit characteristics of both amoebas and fungi.
Some protists, like slime molds and water molds, can act similar to fungi in terms of their mode of nutrition and reproduction. They grow as multicellular structures and obtain nutrients through absorption. They may also release spores to reproduce.
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Slime molds are very similar to the fungi, and they were thought to be fungi for a long time. However, they are not evolutionarily related to fungi. Thus, they are called fungus-like protists.
Slime molds are very similar to the fungi, and they were thought to be fungi for a long time. However, they are not evolutionarily related to fungi. Thus, they are called fungus-like protists.
fungi like molds, such as slime mold, or possibly water mold.
Slime molds are protists that act like fungi. They are multicellular organisms that feed on decaying organic matter and are commonly found on forest floors. Unlike true fungi, slime molds can move and have a distinct life cycle involving both a unicellular and multicellular stage.
Slime molds are classified as fungi-like protists because they share some characteristics with both fungi and protists. They were previously classified as fungi due to their similar appearance and habitat preferences. However, genetic and molecular studies have shown that slime molds are more closely related to protists than fungi.
Some fungi, like slime molds, eat by engulfing. Look up slime mold!