Fungi breaking down a fallen tree is an example of a _______ interaction.
A) Saprobic
B) Competitive
C) Predatory
D) Parasitic
E) Mutualistic

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The fungi breaking down the fallen tree are decomposers, which feed on dead organic matter. This is an example of a saprobic interaction, where one organism benefits by feeding on dead organic matter and breaking it down, while the other organism (the fallen tree) is not affected positively or negatively.

Fungi Breaking Down a Fallen Tree Is an Example of a _______