You observe the gametes of a fungal species under the microscope and realise that they resemble animal sperm. To which of the following groups does the fungus belong?

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Chytrids are unique among fungi as they possess motile spores, flagella, and gametes. Their gametes resemble animal sperm and are the smallest known eukaryotic cells. In contrast, the other fungal groups (Zygomycetes, Basidiomycota, and Ascomycota) do not have motile gametes and instead rely on other forms of sexual reproduction, such as spore production or fusion of hyphae.

You Observe the Gametes of a Fungal Species Under the Microscope