1. How are the divisional names for fungi derived? 2. Fungi are described as decomposers in most food webs. Explain why. 3. Slime molds are said to be 'ungus like-'Why are they placed in kingdom Protista and why are they not in kingdom Fungi? 4. In the Rhizopus life cycle, list the structures involved in sexual reproduction and then the structures involved in asexual reproduction 5. Explain what the function of the mycelium is.

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Please answer these questions: QUESTIONS 1. How are the divisional names for fungi derived? 2. Fungi are described as decomposers in most food webs. Explain why. 3. Slime molds are said to be 'ungus like-'Why are they placed in kingdom Protista and why are they not in kingdom Fungi? 4. In the Rhizopus life cycle, list the structures involved in sexual reproduction and then the structures involved in asexual reproduction 5. Explain what the function of the mycelium is.
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