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Match the Fungal Phylum Most Closely Associated with Each Description

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Match the fungal phylum most closely associated with each description.

Premises:
commonly referred to as sac fungi
one to several cells; motile spores propelled by flagella
possess aseptate hyphae; many are saprobes that feed on plant detritus in soil
specialized to form mycorrhizal associations with plant roots
single-celled, sporelike parasites; phylogenetic status uncertain
include the mushroom-forming species, among others; possess a prominent fruiting body
Responses:
Ascomycota
Cryptomycota
Zoopagomycota
Mucoromycota
Basidiomycota
Chytridiomycota

Correct Answer:

commonly referred to as sac fungi
one to several cells; motile spores propelled by flagella
possess aseptate hyphae; many are saprobes that feed on plant detritus in soil
specialized to form mycorrhizal associations with plant roots
single-celled, sporelike parasites; phylogenetic status uncertain
include the mushroom-forming species, among others; possess a prominent fruiting body
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