Multiple choice

A gill is a respiratory organ found in many aquatic organisms which helps in breathing. Which among the following is the only fungus having true gills?

  1. Aspergillus lentulus

  2. Aspergillus clavatus

  3. Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis

  4. Phruensis

  5. Psathyrella aquatica
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Psathyrella aquatica with true gills has been observed fruiting underwater in the clear, cold, flowing water. Fruiting bodies develop and mature in the main channel, where they are constantly submerged, and were observed fruiting over 11 wk. These mushrooms develop underwater, not on wood recently washed into the river.

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