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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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Saprophytes
Heterotrophs do not synthesize their own food and organisms that feed on dead organic matter are called saprophytes. Saprophytic fungi feed on dead remains and are extreme help to us in our garden as they break down organic matter into minerals and nutrients. Mushrooms and white fungal growths are good examples of saprophytic fungi.

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

Q. All organisms including bacteria and fungi feed on dead plants and animals. Then why are only bacteria and fungi known as decomposers?

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?

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.

Q. Read statement.
(a) The consumers that feed on the herbivores are carnivores or more correctly primary carnivores.
(b) The detritus food chain (DFC) begin with dead organic matter.
(c) Based on the source of nutrition or food, organisms occupy a specific place in the food chain that is known as their trophic level.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are wrong?

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