Fungi are more animal than plant
Fungi are genetically closer to animals than plants, vital for Earth's ecosystems, and include the planet's largest organism: a 2,385-acre honey fungus.
Believe it or not, fungi are genetically closer to animals than plants! Scientists were surprised to find that fungi and animals share a more recent common ancestor. Both fungi and animals get energy from other organisms, store it as glycogen, and even use chitin – the same material found in insect exoskeletons. This makes fungi so unique they have their own kingdom.
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