Question

The fungi which derive their food directly from dead organic matter are known as
(A) Predators
(B) Decomposers
(C) Mutualists
(D) Parasitic fungi

Answer 1

Answer:

Decomposers

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Answer 2

The fungi which derive their food directly from dead organic matter are known as (B) Decomposers

1. Decomposer fungi feed on dead organic matter like dead body, remains of plants, animal feces etc.
2. Predators, categorised as carnivores, feed on their prey by killing them. Though they also eat already dead prey.
3. Mutualists are the organisms who remain in beneficial relationship with each other.
4. Parasitic fungi feed on living host which means they derive their nutrition from host body.