Question

The fungi which grow on dung is called as

• A. Epixylic
• B. Coprophilous
• C. Keratinophillic
• D. Xylophillous

Answer 1

The correct option is B Coprophilous

Epixylic fungi are the type of fungi which lives on the surface of the wood.

Coprophilous are type of fungi which grows on animal dung.

Keratinophilic fungi are those fungi which are responsible for the breakdown of keratin containing wastes and helps in breakdown of soil debris.

Xylophilous fungi are those fungi which grows on wood.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.