Why is fungi not a animal?

Answer 1

Fungi and plants are different in several ways. Plants are able to photosynthesize (with a few exceptions), have a cell wall of cellulose, have a MLS flaglellar system with multiple flagella, and have vascular tissue. Fungi are not able to photosynthesize, have a cell wall of chitin, have a single posterior flagellum, and do not have vascular tissue. Fungi are much better at exploring the soil for water and nutrients than plants (which is why most plants have a symbiosis with fungi).

Animals do not have a cell wall at all. As well, animals are motile whereas most fungi are not (chytrids produce a motile spore). Animals ingest their food while fungi grow into their food. Fungi can produce lysine, and animals cannot.

Answer 2

Fungi are not classified as animals because they have cell walls made of chitin, rather than of cellulose or collagen like animals. They also obtain nutrients through absorption rather than ingestion. Additionally, fungi do not have tissues or organs like animals do.

Answer 3

it doesn't move by itself