Your study group is in the midst of a discussion on fungi. one of your classmates emphatically states that animals and fungi do not share an evolutionary relationship because they lack common characteristics. you could counter his argument by stating that animals and fungi both

The correct answer is "Both are eukaryotic and heterotrophic".

Explanation:

Even though animals and fungi do not share evident similarities, all of them share that they are eukaryotic and heterotrophic organisms. Animals and fungi belong to their own and independent kingdoms, however both belong to the taxon Eukarya or Eukaryota, cells with nucleus and defining membrane-bound organelles. Also, animals and fungi are heterotrophic organisms that dependend of producers to gather their food and energy.

producers: apple trees, potatoes, carrots, grains, acorns, cabbage, grass, corn, lettuce

consumers: deer, mice, rabbits, chickens, squirrels, horses, worms, cows

predators: eagles, frogs, wolves, owls