Answer:
Five kingdom classification of living organism was
proposed by Whittaker (1959).
Linnaeus proposed the hierarchical system of
classification which states that species are the smallest unit of
classification.
The first kingdom classification given by Whittaker is kingdom-Monera
which includes prokaryotic cells (e.g.. bacteria) and blue-green algae.) second
kingdom in classification is Protista which are unicellular eukaryotic
organisms including protozoan's (Paramecium') and algae. Third Kingdom is
fling' which are multiceilular organisms.
Fungi are multinucleate, do not possess chlorophyll and
depends on others for their food (i.e., heterotrophy). Fungi form a network of
hyphae which are called as mycelium. These helps in the absorption of mineral
from the substrate.
There are multicellular and can be seen without
microscope. Yeast are the fungi grouped as moulds helps in the proprieties of
bread. There are unicellular fungi. Lichens shows symbiotic association (mutual
relationship) between algar and fungi which co-exist for mutual benefit,
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