AIIMS 201926 May
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2019
- Date
- 26 May
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Biological Classification
AIIMS 2019 · 26 May · Botany · Biological Classification
Which of the following is a predatory fungus?
Which of the following is a predatory fungus?
Options
- APuccinia
- BAlternaria
- CFusarium
- DArthrobotrys
Correct answer
D. Arthrobotrys
Step-by-step solution
Arthrobotrys is a genus of mitosporic fungi in the Family Orbiliaceae. It is a predatory fungus that captures and feeds on nematode worms. Rings that form on the fungal hyphae constrict and entrap worms, then hyphae grow into the worm and digest it.