Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Slime molds are fungus-like protists that grow as slimy masses on decaying matter. They are commonly found on items such as rotting logs.


Q: Slime molds are fungus-like protists that grow as slimy masses on what?

 Choices:

- recycled matter

- food matter

- dark matter

- decaying matter

A:
decaying matter
