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Which type of nutrition is present in fungi growing on bread?


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Saprophytic:

  1. The organisms that derive their portion of nutrition from dead and decaying remains of plants and animals are known as saprophytes.
  2. This mode of nutrition is known as saprophytic nutrition.
  3. Common examples are fungi growing for a prolonged period of time on bread.
  4. They release certain enzymes which digest the organic material which is utilized to provide energy and nutrition.

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