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The coprophilic fungi inhabit:

Correct answer: A. Dung substratum (herbivore feces)

  • A. Dung substratum (herbivore feces)
  • B. Deadwood
  • C. Decaying leaves
  • D. Food articles

Explanation

Coprophilic fungi are specialized to grow on dung, particularly the feces of herbivores. The word itself combines copros, meaning dung, with phile, meaning loving.

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