Most fungi secure their nutrients from dead organic matter and are therefore called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


saprophytes

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Provide evidence to both support and refute the current existence of life on Mars. What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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The organisms occupying the base of a pyramid of energy are autotrophs

____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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