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Perspective Periodicals: The Fungus Kingdom: Lichens
Lichens are one of the most fascinating organisms on this planet. If fact, they are actually composed of two organisms - a fungus and algae. Find out all the amazing facts about this interesting organism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Fungus
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the fungi kingdom. Includes info on the structure, reproduction, nutrition, and ecology of fungi.
Other
Perspective.com: The Fungus Kingdom
Fungi have a variety of roles in nature, including decomposers and parasites. This website from Perspective.com includes additional information on the Fungus Kingdom, and a breakdown of related phylums and classes.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Kingdom to Subphylum
The highest category of taxonomic classification is the kingdom. This website from Palomar College presents the five kingdoms in an easy-to-read chart and discusses the Animalia and Plantae kingdoms in depth. After reading through the...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Fungus Among Us
This site is full of easy to understand information about fungi. From science to folklore and funky facts there is something for everyone.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: The Fungi Kingdom
What are some of the common characteristics of fungi? How do they differ from plants and animals? You will find the answers to these questions and more on this brief but informative site.
Other
Natural Perspective: The Fungus Kingdom
Good information on various types of fungi. Includes pictures and links.
University of Guelph
Introduction to Invertebrate Biodiversity: Fungi
Find out more about fungi when you check out this comprehensive site. This resource provides an introduction and information on morphology, reproduction and the importance of fungi. Don't miss out on this fascinating source.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Fungus Hunt
Did you know that some fungi can kill you while others seem to be able to fight cancer? Scientists are working toward putting together a fungal family tree to record which types of fungi are helpful and which can be harmful.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Plants: The Kingdoms of Life
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a 7-question multiple-choice quiz on the topic of Kingdoms in the life classification system.
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Panhandle Area Educational Consortium: The Six Kingdoms of Life [Pdf]
Scientists look at the evolutionary history of organisms to divide them into kingdoms. For awhile, there has been 5 kingdoms, but many scientist are now using 6 kingdoms.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Biology: Protists and Fungi
A multi-media learning modlue immersing students in the kingdoms of fungi and protists. Activities include informational text, video clips, animations, and student assignments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Fungi
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover the kingdom of fungi in the biological classification system.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Kingdom Fungi Quiz
Take this interactive quiz over fungi, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Morning Earth
Biosphere Community: Kingdom Fungi
Scholars explore concepts in Biology. The tutorial consists of definitions, examples, and pictures about fungi.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Fungi Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Scientists used to think that fungi were members of the plant kingdom. They thought this because fungi had several similarities to plants. However, there are a...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: New Kingdoms
Between 1866 and 1977, a total of four new kingdoms were added to the original plant and animal kingdoms identified by Linnaeus. The new kingdoms include Protista (protists), Fungi, Monera (eubacteria), and Archaea (archaebacteria)....
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: The Top Four Kingdoms
Read about the four most familiar kingdoms: fungi, plant, animal, and protist.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Fungi
Find out about the kingdom of fungi. See full-color diagrams and microscopic photographs as you learn about the classification of this group of organisms.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: Articles: Biology: What Is Fungus? What Are Fungi?
Explore how fungus reproduce, where they live, and how they feed. Also learn their structure and how they are classified.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Jamaica: What Are Fungi?
Join Akiel and his father in Jamaica to learn all about the kingdom of Fungi.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Fungi: Chapter Test Practice
Try these fifteen multiple-choice review questions over organisms in the Kingdom Fungi. A self-checking feature is available for students who seek further review.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is a Fungus?
From toadstools to yeast, delve deeper into the diverse kingdom of fungi, and find out just how different (and similar) they are to animals and plants. [5:34]
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The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.