Biology · Kingdom Fungi
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Fungi whose growth is favored by fire is called:
- A
Pyrophilus
- B
Prodophilus
- C
Pinophilus
- D
Prephylus
Fungi whose growth is favoured by fire are called pyrophilous (fire-loving). The answer can be determined through the root words, even if a student doesn't recall the exact term. There are no fungi named Prephylus, Prophylus or Philus. You can see examples of pyrophilous fungi in the image provided.
Pyrophilus fungi are known as 'fire-loving' fungi because they thrive in environments that have been affected by fire, making them well-adapted to such conditions.
Prodophilus is a term associated with probiotics and is not related to fungi or fire. It refers to beneficial bacteria that support gut health.
Pinophilus refers to a type of mushroom, specifically the pine bolete, which is unrelated to fire-adapted fungi.
There is no known fungus or biological term called 'Prephylus' that is associated with fungi or fire.
Tagged under Biology · Kingdom Fungi · 2016