If all fungi in an environment that perform decomposition were to suddenly die, then which group of organisms should benefit most, due to the fact that their fungal competitors have been removed?

Group of answer choices
grasses
prokaryotes
protists
flowering plants

Question

If all fungi in an environment that perform decomposition were to suddenly die, then which group of organisms should benefit most, due to the fact that their fungal competitors have been removed?

Group of answer choices
grasses
prokaryotes
protists
flowering plants

Accepted Answer

***B*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Prokaryotes as decomposers⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, are also decomposers and would benefit most from the absence of fungi, as they would face less competition for decomposing organic matter.⚹◊What role do fungi play in the decomposition process within an ecosystem?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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