Previously understood similarities that seemed to connect slime molds and fungi are now considered to be ________.

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Slime molds were previously thought to be part of the fungi kingdom due to similarities such as a spore-based reproduction and growth methods. However, recent genetic studies have shown that they are actually closer to amoebas than to fungi, making their similarities to fungi an example of convergent evolution rather than a true homology or variation of a common ancestral trait.

Previously Understood Similarities That Seemed to Connect Slime Molds and Fungi