The terms mycelium and hyphae are associated with
A.algae
B. fungi
C. protozoa
D. viruses
Answers
Answer:
B. Fungi
The terms mycelium and hyphae are associated with fungal anatomy.
Explanation:
Hyphae are feathery filamentous branching structures. These are the basic units that make up the mycelium of multicellular fungal anatomy.
Hyphae are individual thread-like filaments that attach to the substrates. These hyphae release enzymes and derive food and nutrients for the fungus. These enzymes released by the fungal hyphae also help in the decomposition of the organic matter and hence recycle nutrients back to the soil. As fungi are decomposers.
Mycelium is the cluster of filamentous hyphae. It forms the thallus which is an undifferentiated fungal body.
Mycelium also helps in nutrient absorption through the virtue of hyphae. They are also involved in asexual reproduction through the process of fragmentation.