Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

24.3 Ecology of Fungi Fungi have colonized nearly all environments on Earth, but are frequently found in cool, dark, moist places with a supply of decaying material. Fungi are saprobes that decompose organic matter. Many successful mutualistic relationships involve a fungus and another organism. Many fungi establish complex mycorrhizal associations with the roots of plants. Some ants.


Q: What are saprobes that decompose organic matter?

 Choices:

- sponges

- chordates

- protists

- fungi

A:
fungi
