If a special fungicide killed all of the glomeromycetes in an environment, but did not affect other types of fungi, which of the following would MOST likely occur?
A)Plant nutrient uptake from the soil would be reduced.
B)Overall decomposition rates would be dramatically reduced.
C)Mushrooms would be absent from the environment.
D)Lichens would be absent from the environment.
E)Aquatic habitats would completely lack fungi.

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Glomeromycetes form mutualistic associations with plant roots, known as mycorrhizae, and play a key role in enhancing plant nutrient uptake from the soil. If all glomeromycetes were killed by the fungicide, plant nutrient uptake from the soil would be reduced, leading to decreased plant growth and overall ecosystem productivity.

If a Special Fungicide Killed All of the Glomeromycetes in an Environment