The most important adaptive advantage associated with the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia is ________.
A) the ability to form haustoria and parasitize other organisms
B) the potential to inhabit almost all terrestrial habitats
C) the increased chance of contact between mating types
D) an extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition

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The filamentous nature of fungal mycelia provides an extensive surface area that is well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition, allowing fungi to efficiently absorb nutrients from their environment.

The Most Important Adaptive Advantage Associated with the Filamentous Nature