Fungi and greater plant diversity

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Problem: Briefly discuss the evidence supporting the relationship between the presence of fungi and greater plant diversity. What symbiotic association is the most likely basis for this relationship?

Solution: Fungi have a very important role in nature. Fungi are aslo and break down and feed on decaying organic material or dead organisms. Fungi work along with monerans and protist to decompose the waste and remains of plants and animals. Fungi obtain nutrients by secreting digestive enzymes break down or digest onto the food source. The enzymes ...