Why were the slime molds and water molds once considered to be fungi?
A) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than biochemical characteristics.
B) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than genetic similarities/differences.
C) Water molds and slime molds are STILL considered to be fungi.
D) They have the same material in their cell walls (chitin) that fungi possess.
E) Water molds and slime molds always occur in the same habitats as fungi.

Question

Why were the slime molds and water molds once considered to be fungi?
A) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than biochemical characteristics.
B) Early identification methods focused on appearances rather than genetic similarities/differences.
C) Water molds and slime molds are STILL considered to be fungi.
D) They have the same material in their cell walls (chitin) that fungi possess.
E) Water molds and slime molds always occur in the same habitats as fungi.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Early identification methods, such as observation of physical appearance, were used to classify organisms before advanced molecular techniques were developed. At the time, the slime molds and water molds were found to resemble fungi in their appearance, leading to their initial classification as fungi.

Why Were the Slime Molds and Water Molds Once Considered