The Adaptive Advantage Associated with the Filamentous Nature of Fungal

The adaptive advantage associated with the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia is primarily related to ________.

A) the ability to form haustoria and parasitise other organisms
B) the potential to inhabit almost all terrestrial habitats
C) the increased probability of contact between different mating types
D) an extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition