[Campbell Biology P.711] Which of the following statements about Zoopagomycetes is FALSE ? | Practice Question

Which of the following statements about Zoopagomycetes is FALSE ?

  • A: They primarily live as saprophytes, decomposing dead organic matter.
  • B: They reproduce asexually by producing nonflagellated spores.
  • C: Their sexual reproduction involves the formation of a durable zygosporangium.
  • D: Some species can parasitize insects, causing their death.

Explanation

The introductory text clearly states that zoopagomycetes live as parasites or commensal symbionts of animals, other fungi, or protists, not primarily as saprophytes. The other options are directly supported by the text.