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What type of organisms were included by Whittaker in Kingdom Fungi ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Whittaker's Classification**: R.H. Whittaker proposed a five-kingdom classification system, which includes Kingdom Fungi as one of its categories. 2. **Characteristics of Fungi**: Organisms in Kingdom Fungi are primarily multicellular, eukaryotic, and heterotrophic. This means they have complex cells with a nucleus and cannot produce their own food. 3. **Nutritional Mode**: Fungi obtain their nutrition through extracellular digestion, where they break down organic matter outside their cells and then absorb the nutrients. ...
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