Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Parasitic, fungi have specialized hyphae called

haustoria

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soredia

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ascogonia

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conidia

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Solution

The correct option is A haustoria
Parasitic fungi develop haustoria for food absorption.
Soredia are the reproductive structure of lichens.
Ascogonia is the fruiting body in ascomycetes.
Conidia are asexual spores in ascomycetes.
So, the correct option is 'haustoria'.

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