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Multiple Choice
There is a fungus in Oregon that covers 890,965 hectares! The bulk of this fungus is most likely _____.
A
reproductive structures
B
haustoria
C
pathogenic
D
sporangia
E
mycelia
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1
Understand that fungi are composed of networks of thread-like structures called hyphae, which collectively form the mycelium.
Recognize that the mycelium is the main vegetative part of a fungus, responsible for nutrient absorption and growth.
Consider the size of the fungus in Oregon, which covers a vast area, indicating that the bulk of the organism is likely the mycelium, as it spreads extensively underground.
Differentiate between the options: reproductive structures (such as spores), haustoria (specialized structures for parasitism), pathogenic (disease-causing), and sporangia (spore-producing structures).
Conclude that the mycelium is the most extensive and dominant part of the fungus, making it the bulk of the organism in this context.