“Mushrooms belong to which kingdom?”

"Mushrooms are part of the Fungi kingdom distinct from plants and animals. As decomposers they play a vital role in ecosystems by breaking down organic matter recycling nutrients. Fungi including mushrooms lack chlorophyll and reproduce via spores thriving in diverse environments. Their ecological and economic significance spans food medicine (e.g. penicillin) and environmental management. Understanding their classification aids in studying biodiversity fungal ecology and their applications in biotechnology highlighting their critical role in sustaining ecosystems and supporting human needs."