Which of the following does NOT belong to ‘Kingdom Fungi’?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Euglena.
- Euglena does not belong to 'Kingdom Fungi'.
- It belongs to the 'Kingdom Protista'.
- It is a type of euglenoid. Euglenoids are unicellular microorganisms, that have a flexible body and possess the characteristic features of plants and animals.
- Euglena has plastids and performs photosynthesis in light, but moves around in search of food using its flagellum at night.
- There are around 1000 species of Euglena and are found in freshwater, saltwater, marshes and also in moist soil.