[Campbell Biology P.721] According to the text, what is the most significant adaptive advant... | Practice Question

According to the text, what is the most significant adaptive advantage associated with the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia?

  • A: The ability to form haustoria and parasitize other organisms.
  • B: The potential to inhabit almost all terrestrial habitats.
  • C: The increased chance of contact between mating types.
  • D: An extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition.

Explanation

Question 4 on the page explicitly states that the most important adaptive advantage of the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia is 'an extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition'. This maximizes their ability to absorb nutrients from their environment.