Many fungi are _______, associating with photosynthetic organisms only after those organisms have died.
A) symbiotic
B) parasitic
C) saprobic
D) photosynthetic
E) predatory

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Saprobic fungi obtain nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter. They do not require living organisms to survive and reproduce. Therefore, they can associate with photosynthetic organisms only after those organisms have died.

Many Fungi Are _______, Associating with Photosynthetic Organisms Only After