1 List the defining characteristics of fungi 2 Differentiate asexual from sexual reproduction and describe each of these processes in fungi 3 List the defining characteristics of the three phyla of fungi described in this chapter 4 Identify two beneficial and two harmful effects of fungi 5 List the distinguishing characteristics of lichens and describe their nutritional needs 1 6 Describe the roles of the fungus and the alga in a lichen 7 List the defining characteristics of algae 8 List the outstanding characteristics of the five phyla of algae discussed in this chapter 9 List the defining characteristics of protozoa 10 Describe the outstanding characteristics of the seven phyla of protozoa discussed in this chapter and give an example of each 2 11 Differentiate between an intermediate host and a definitive host 12 Compare and contrast cellular slime molds and plasmodial slime molds 3