The Adaptive Advantage Associated with the Filamentous Nature of Fungal

question 22

Multiple Choice

The adaptive advantage associated with the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia is primarily related to

• A) the ability to form haustoria and parasitize other organisms.
• B) avoiding sexual reproduction until the environment changes.
• C) the potential to inhabit almost all terrestrial habitats.
• D) the increased probability of contact between different mating types.
• E) an extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition.

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Definitions:

Evolution

The developmental process in which varied organisms are assumed to have originated and expanded from initial forms throughout Earth's chronological past.

Beak Size

A morphological trait in birds and some other animals, influencing their feeding habits and ecological niche, often subject to evolutionary adaptation.

Hindlimbs

The rear limbs of an animal, especially those on the vertebrates, used for locomotion or support.

High Altitude

Pertains to areas that are significantly elevated above sea level, affecting oxygen levels and often requiring physiological adaptation for survival.