Fungi which get their food directly from dead organic matter are called______________?
Correct answer: D. Decomposers
- A. Parasitic fungi
- B. Predators
- C. Mutualists
- D. Decomposers
Explanation
Decomposer fungi obtain nutrients by secreting enzymes onto dead organic matter and absorbing the soluble products. A student may choose parasitic fungi, but parasites obtain nutrients from living hosts rather than dead material.
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