Biology
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Medium
Question
Fungi which get their food directly from dead organic matter are called ______________?
A
Parasitic fungi
B
Predators
C
Mutualists
D
Decomposers
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A
Parasitic fungi
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B
Predators
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C
Mutualists
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D
Decomposers
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Explanation
Decomposers are fungi that obtain their nutrients directly from dead organic matter, breaking it down and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.