Most opisthokonts and prokaryotes are heterotrophic<span>; in particular, all </span>animals<span> and fungi are </span>heterotrophs<span>. Some </span>animals<span>, such as corals, form symbiotic relationships with autotrophs and obtain organic carbon in this way.</span>
The sporophore is the umbrella-shaped body of the mushroom. It
is also called the "fruit" of the fungi. It starts out as a small
button and grows into stalk and cap. The cap becomes larger and unfolds like an
umbrella.
Cells get energy for their functioning through sunlight and other organic food molecules. ATP is a good example of energy pathways through photosynthesis.
