Question

Maria and Carlos found this organism near the pond on their property. Maria told Carlos that the organism is a fungus. Carlos thinks it is a plant. How could the children solve this question? Describe what they should do and what they should look for.

Answer 1

Maria and Carlos should look for stems, and roots, leaves and bark. If there are stems or roots,etc. then it would be a plant. Fungus doesn't have stems, roots, leaves and bark.