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Protist molds, specifically slime molds and water molds, exhibit characteristics that resemble those of the fungal kingdom. Both groups share traits such as being heterotrophic and having a filamentous structure for growth. However, unlike true fungi, protist molds are classified as protists due to their cellular organization and life cycle. This similarity often leads to confusion in classification, as they exhibit behaviors and ecological roles similar to fungi.

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