Match the following coloumn. a. Corticolous (Coloumn I) - (i) Fungi growing on cow dung (Coloumn II) b. Xylophilous (Coloumn I) - (ii) Fungi growing on wood (Coloumn II) c. Epixylic (Coloumn I) - (iii) Fungi growing on hair (Coloumn II) d. Keratinophilous (Coloumn I) - (iv) Fungi growing on burnt wood (Coloumn II) e. Coprophilous (Coloumn I) - (v) Fungi growing on bark (Coloumn II)

Options

A. a(v), b(ii), c(iv), d(iii), e(i)
B. a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv), e(v)
C. a(v), b(iv), c(iii), d(ii), e(i)
D. a(v), b(iv), c(ii), d(iii), e(i)

Answer

To solve the matching question, we need to pair the terms in Column I with their correct descriptions in Column II. Let's go through each term step by step:

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Corticolous (a)**:
- Definition: Corticolous fungi are those that grow on the bark of trees.
- Match: (v) Fungi growing on bark.
- Conclusion: A - (v)

2. **Xylophilous (b)**:
- Definition: Xylophilous fungi are those that grow on wood, particularly decaying or burnt wood.
- Match: (iv) Fungi growing on burnt wood.
- Conclusion: B - (iv)

3. **Epixylic (c)**:
- Definition: Epixylic fungi are those that grow on the surface of wood.
- Match: (ii) Fungi growing on wood.
- Conclusion: C - (ii)

4. **Keratinophilous (d)**:
- Definition: Keratinophilous fungi are those that grow on keratin, which is found in hair and skin.
- Match: (iii) Fungi growing on hair.
- Conclusion: D - (iii)

5. **Coprophilous (e)**:
- Definition: Coprophilous fungi are those that grow on dung, particularly cow dung.
- Match: (i) Fungi growing on cow dung.
- Conclusion: E - (i)

### Final Matches:
- A - (v) Fungi growing on bark
- B - (iv) Fungi growing on burnt wood
- C - (ii) Fungi growing on wood
- D - (iii) Fungi growing on hair
- E - (i) Fungi growing on cow dung

### Summary of Matches:
- A → (v)
- B → (iv)
- C → (ii)
- D → (iii)
- E → (i)