NEETBotanyBiological Classification
What are fungi called that depend on living plants and animals?
Options
- ASaprophytes
- BParasites
- CDetritivore
- DNo fungi is known to depend on living plant
Correct answer
B. Parasites
Step-by-step solution
Most fungi are heterotrophic and absorb soluble organic matter from dead substrates and hence are called saprophytes. Those that depend on living plants and animals are called parasites. They can also live as symbionts – in association with algae as lichens and with roots of higher plants as mycorrhiza.