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BotanyBiological ClassificationKingdom FungiEasy2 minPYQ_2019
BotanyEasysingle choice

Which of the following is a predatory fungus?

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Answer:
D
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.

Stream:AIIMSSubject:BotanyTopic:Biological ClassificationSubtopic:Kingdom Fungi
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2019

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