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Yes,fungi are saprophytic in their mode of nutrition but this is not true for all fungi.Some fungi are parasites such as mildews and most rust species.They absorb nutrients directly from the living host cytoplasm.Besides there are some fungi which are active predators.
For examplePleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom) is carnivorous predatory fungus.It decomposes the wood to fulfill its glucose requirements.To fulfill its nitrogen requirements it paralyses the nematodes,penetrate them and absorb their nutritional contents
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, fungi are saprophytes. Saprophytes refers to the plant fungus that live on the decomposing matter or dead matter.
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Which kingdom has saprophytic organisms?
The fungi kingdom
What are some of the valuable uses of saprophytic fungi?
Some of the valuable uses of saprophytic fungi are in the processing of certain foods such as cheeses and as a source of antimicrobial agents
Are all fungi saprophytic?
Most fungi are saprobes.http://www.mansfield.ohio-state.edu/~sabedon/biol3035.htm
What is the role of saprophytic fungi in food chain?
Recycle nutrients
Is Penicillium a saprophyte?
Fungi is not a plant it is its on kingdom. But yes most fungi are saprophytic
Decomposer fungi are examples of a?
saprophytic nutrition
Which kingdom has saprophytic organisms?
The fungi kingdom
What are some of the valuable uses of saprophytic fungi?
Some of the valuable uses of saprophytic fungi are in the processing of certain foods such as cheeses and as a source of antimicrobial agents
Are fungi heterotrophic?
( true ) All fungi are heterophytic or saprophytic.
Are all fungi saprophytic?
Most fungi are saprobes.http://www.mansfield.ohio-state.edu/~sabedon/biol3035.htm
What is the role of saprophytic fungi in food chain?
Recycle nutrients
Is Penicillium a saprophyte?
Fungi is not a plant it is its on kingdom. But yes most fungi are saprophytic
Can fungi make their food through photosynthesis?
No, fungi are either saprophytic or parasitic in nature, therefore, these are not equiped for photosynthesis.
Which non green plants eat dead and decaying plants?
Saprophytic fungi
What is coprophilus fungi?
coprophilus fungi are saprophytic dung loving fungi. they live on herbivorous dung which contain many nurients. example- mucor, rhizopus
Do all plants have chorlorphyll?
No, many saprophytic fungi and parasitic plants are devoid of chlorophyll
Fungi do not make their own food they feed on what?
Fungi are saprophytic in nature and survive on dead and decaying organic matter and not on living organisms.
