The body of a multicellular fungus is called a _______.It is made up of _______ that may be septate or _______.
A) hypha; mycelia; filamentous
B) mycelium; hyphae; filamentous
C) rhizoid; mycelia; multinucleate
D) mycelium; hyphae; coenocytic
E) hypha; mycelia; coenocytic

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The body of a multicellular fungus is called a mycelium, which is made up of hyphae. The hyphae may be septate, meaning they are divided into individual cells by septa, or coenocytic, meaning they are not separated by septa and contain multiple nuclei within a single elongated cell. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it correctly identifies the terms mycelium and hyphae, and specifies that the hyphae may be coenocytic.

The Body of a Multicellular Fungus Is Called a _______