Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?

1. Fruiting body

2. Morphology of mycelium

3. Mode of nutrition

4. Mode of spore formation

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Answer: 3. Mode of nutrition

Key idea: fungi are classified on morphology of mycelium, mode of spore formation and fruiting bodies.

All fungi are heterotrophic (absorptive), so mode of nutrition does not separate the groups and is not a criterion.

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