Despite some similarities in appearance and habitat selection, biologists consider the fungi more closely related to animals than plants; for example, both groups _____, a feature completely absent in plants.

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Fungi and animals both store surplus carbohydrate as glycogen, a feature absent in plants. While both fungi and animals may also use chitin as a structural material, this characteristic is not completely absent in plants, as some groups such as algae and mosses may also produce chitin. Gene sequences may vary greatly between different members of each respective kingdom, so it is not an accurate comparison for determining their relatedness.

Despite Some Similarities in Appearance and Habitat Selection, Biologists Consider