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Fungi which occur on wood are...

Fungi which occur on wood are

A

Epibiotic

B

Eucarpic

C

Epixylic

D

Epigeon.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the type of fungi that occur on wood. We need to identify the correct term from the given options. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Epibiotic**: This term refers to organisms that live on the surface of a host organism, typically in a parasitic manner. This does not apply to fungi that grow on wood. - **Eukaryotic**: This term describes organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes. While fungi are eukaryotic, this term does not specifically refer to fungi that grow on wood. - **Apizylic**: This term is used to describe fungi that grow on wood. It is the correct answer. - **Apibion**: This term does not correspond to any known classification of fungi. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Apizylic**. This term specifically refers to fungi that inhabit wood. 4. **Example of Apizylic Fungi**: An example of a fungus that occurs on wood is **Aspergillus**, which can produce toxins and is relevant in the context of crop storage. 5. **Conclusion**: The fungi that occur on wood are classified as **Apizylic**. ---
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