Fall
is a great time to see mushrooms growing in the
forest, but what is the primary role our fungal
friends play in the ecosystem?
| a.
As fungi grow, they increase the pH of the soil,
thereby facilitating plant growth. |
| b.
Fungi absorb carbon dioxide from the air and
release oxygen back out into the atmosphere. |
| c.
Fungi act as decomposers of organic material,
releasing nutrients into the soil that can be
used by plants and other organisms. |
| d.
Fungi release toxins into the soil and regulate
the number of microorganisms found there. |
