How is the mycelium a valuable adaptation for a fungus?
A. It discourages animals from feeding on the fungus.
B. It provides a strong anchor for the fungus.
C. It provides physical support for the fragile sporophyte generation.
D. It provides a vast surface area for the generation of spores.
E. It provides a large surface area for the absorption of nutrients and moisture.
Answer: E. It provides a large surface area for the absorption of nutrients and moisture.
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