When fungi feed on dead organic matter, they are known as

Dimorphic

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Parasites

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Saprophytes

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The correct option is C
Saprophytes

Fungi are saprophytes. They absorb organic constituents as their food from dead and decaying matter.

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Q. Saprophytes are organisms that feed on dead or decaying matter. They cannot manufacture their own food. Which of the following organisms is a saprophyte?

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(a) saprophytic
(b) parasitic
(c) photosynthetic
(d) insectivorous

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Those members which are normally parasites but can also live saprophytically on dead organic matter are termed as facultative ..........

For the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option.

Assertion[A]: Fungi are saprophytic organisms.
Reason[R]: They feed on dead and decaying organisms for nutrition.

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When fungi feed on dead organic matter, they are known as

The correct option is C Saprophytes Fungi are saprophytes. They absorb organic constituents as their food from dead and decaying matter.

The correct option is C
Saprophytes

Fungi are saprophytes. They absorb organic constituents as their food from dead and decaying matter.