Which among the following has a saprophytic mode of nutrition?

Mushroom

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Hibiscus

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Deer

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Lion

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Solution

The correct option is A Mushroom
There are majorly two modes of nutrition:
- Autotrophic: The organisms that make their own food
- Heterotrophic: The organisms that depend on other organisms for their food
Within heterotrophic, we have one more classification called saprophytic mode of nutrition. In this, the organisms feed on the dead and decaying plant and animal parts. Among the given options, mushroom is saprophytic. Hibiscus is autotrophic. Deer and lion are heterotrophic.

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