Question

Epixylic fungi are

• A. that grow on dung
• B. that grows on wood
• C. that grow on hair
• D. that grows on cloth

Answer 1

The correct option is B

that grows on wood

The correct option is B.

The explanation of the correct option:

1. Fungi are eukaryotic, non-vascular, non-motile and heterotrophic organisms found growing on the dead and decayed matter.
2. Epixylic fungi are the fungi living on the surface of the wood of old trees.
3. For example-Lichens

The explanation of incorrect options:

Option

Coprophilous are fungi growing on animal dung.

Option C:

Ringworm of the scalp is a fungal infection that causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head.

Option D:

1. The fungus grows on damp and moist clothes.
2. Mildew is a kind of fungus that grows on a wet cloth.

Final Answer: Epixylic fungi are that grows on wood.