Some fungi can exist either as unicellular yeasts or as filamentous hyphae. Which of these forms would be most favorable in an environment where nutrients are limited?

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A longer filamentous hypha would be most favorable in an environment where nutrients are limited because it can extend into the environment to access more resources, increasing the fungus's ability to absorb nutrients over a larger area.

Some Fungi Can Exist Either as Unicellular Yeasts or as Filamentous