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. 16. 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. 211. Differentiate between an intermediate host and a definitive host. 12. Compare and contrast cellular slime molds and plasmodial slime molds.