You discover a fungus that is associated with plant roots, with hyphae that actually penetrate the root cells and produce tree-like structures within the root cells. Into which group should you classify this fungus?

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The fungus described is forming a symbiotic relationship with plant roots, where the hyphae penetrate the root cells and produce tree-like structures within the cells. This is characteristic of mycorrhizal fungi, specifically arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are classified under Mucoromycota.

You Discover a Fungus That Is Associated with Plant Roots