DENDROLOGY

TREE IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION KEYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which kingdom consists of heterotrophic organisms that grow on or in what they eat?
A
archaea
B
bacteria
C
protists
D
fungi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Organisms belonging to kingdom Fungi all share some characteristics. All fungi are heterotrophic, which means they are unable to synthesize their own food (like plants), so they must consume organic matter as food.

Detailed explanation-2: -A third type of heterotrophic consumer is a detritivore. These organisms obtain food by feeding on the remains of plants and animals as well as fecal matter. Detritivores play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem by recycling waste. Examples of detritivores include fungi, worms, and insects.

Detailed explanation-3: -All fungi are heterotrophic, which means that they get the energy they need to live from other organisms.

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