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Ch. 31 - Fungi

Chapter 31, Problem 4

The most important adaptive advantage associated with the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia is a. the ability to form haustoria and parasitize other organisms. b. the potential to inhabit almost all terrestrial habitats. c. the increased chance of contact between mating types. d. an extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition.

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Hello, everyone here We have a question that asks which of the following statements about fungal mycelium is false. A. It increases water absorption. This is true B. It increases nutrient absorption. This is true. See it breaks down surrounding organic matter. This is true. D. It enhances the cross pollination among plants. This is incorrect, so our answer is D. It enhances the cross pollination among plants. Thank you for watching. Bye!