Chapter 30, Problem 12TYK

Summary Introduction

To review:

A pile of horse manure is there in a field. Illustrate the ecological succession in the sequence of appearance of various fungi, which is the replacement of one species by another species in a community. The first fungi to appear are the most efficient opportunists, for they can form and disperse spores most rapidly. The expected order of representatives from each division of fungi to appear on the manure pile.

Introduction:

Horse manure is a good source of nutrients. It is also one of the popular additions to many home gardens. Horse manure helps compost pile to become super charged. It contains adequate amounts of organic matter. The horse manure is a herbivore manure. The different species of fungi will grow according to their favorable conditions.