Observable differences between mushroom and fern plant

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Observable differences between mushrooms and ferns:

Mushrooms are fungi, not plants. They reproduce via spores and lack chlorophyll, meaning they don't perform photosynthesis. Their structure consists of a cap and a stem, and they obtain nutrients by decomposition.

Ferns are plants. They reproduce via spores produced in sori on their leaves. Ferns have chlorophyll and perform photosynthesis. Their structure includes fronds (leaves), a stem (often a rhizome underground), and roots.

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