Fungi (singular: fungus) are a kingdom of usually multicellular

eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophs (cannot make their

own food) and have important roles in nutrient cycling in an
ecosystem. Fungi reproduce both sexually and asexually, and
they also have symbiotic associations with plants and
bacteria.

Algae. Algae (singular: alga) are plants or plantlike organisms

that contain chlorophyll (pronounced KLOR-uh-fill) and other
pigments (coloring matter) that trap light from the Sun. This
light energy is then converted into food molecules in a process
called photosynthesis.

Protists are eukaryotic organisms that cannot be classified as a

plant, animal, or fungus. They are mostly unicellular, but
some, like algae, are multicellular. Kelp, or 'seaweed,' is a large
multicellular protist that provides food, shelter, and oxygen for
numerous underwater ecosystems.

Bacteria are microscopic living organisms,

usually one-celled, that can be found
everywhere. They can be dangerous, such as
when they cause infection, or beneficial, as in
the process of fermentation (such as in wine)
and that of decomposition.