Which of the following are decomposers?
arthropods
worms
vultures
fungi
Arthropods, certain worms and fungi are decomposers. Decomposers carry out natural process of decomposition by breaking down dead or decaying organisms. Vultures are considered scavengers
Which of the following are decomposers? arthropods worms vultures fungi
Which of the following statements about fungi is TRUE? Fungi are important decomposers, with many fungi able to decompose lignin in wood. The smallest part of a fungus body is typically the mycelium. The chytrids are well-known as terrestrial fungi mutualistic with photosynthetic algae or cyanobacteria. Zygomycetes produce large spore-bearing bodies commonly called mushrooms. all of the above are true
Ecologically, fungi are mainly decomposers and __________________. Some are parasites
Most fungi are decomposers. How can there be much variety in this?
Most fungi are decomposers. How can there be much variety in this?
How are fungi important as decomposers, mutulists, and pathogens? Discussion Question
So far in this course, we have seen decomposers that are from the fungi kingdom and decomposers from the animal kingdom (termites, pill bugs). Despite sharing the same mode of nutrition, these organisms are extremely different. What is the key difference in the energy tradeoff in how fungi and animals decompose material? How does the body plan of each support this? (2 points) If both types of organisms are in the same environment competing (i.e. on a log), which do...
If you had to guess which pathogen type we’ve studied (virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, worms, etc. …) are most similar in their disease ecology, including transmission, which would you choose? No “correct” answer to which one – but detailed strong justification is important.
Question 7 2 pts What do fungi and arthropods have in common? Both groups have cell walls. The haploid state is dominant in both groups. O Both groups are commonly coenocytic. Both groups are predominantly heterotrophs that ingest their food. The protective coats of both groups are made of chitin. Which of these paired fungal structures are structurally and functionally most alike? O conidia and basidiocarps sporangia and hyphae zoospores and mycelia haustoria and arbuscules soredia and ascospores
17) All fungi share which of the following characteristic? A) heterotrophic B) symbiotic C) flagellated D) pathogenic E) act as decomposers 18) Chemicals, secreted by soil fungi that inhibit the growth of bacteria are known as A) antibodies B) aflatoxins. C) antigens D) antibiotics E) hallucinogens. 19) Which of these paired fungal structures are structurally and functionally most alike? A) sporangia and hyphae B) haustoria and arbuscules zoospores and mycelia D) conidia and basidiocarpa E) sorodia and gills 20) The...
Of the following which is FALSE regarding decomposers in an ecosystem? A. They cycle energy into the system by converting molecules back into usable forms for other organisms in the ecosystem. B. They are critical to an ecosystem functioning; ecosystems require producers and decomposers at a minimum. C. They cycle nutrients in the form of usable biomass and productivity back into the ecosystem. D. They are critical to an ecosystem functioning because they convert unusable biomass back into a usable...