Biology 2e
Biology 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 24, Problem 15RQ

Why are fungi important decomposers?

  1. They produce many spores
  2. They can grow in many different environments
  3. They produce mycelia
  4. They recycle carbon and inorganic minerals by the process of decomposition.

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