• anonymous_ascendent [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      Fungi is parasitic, they exploit the energy of dead and dying plants who create all the energy through their photosynthesis labor.

      • happybadger [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Saprophytes are parasitic. Mycorrhizal fungi are symbiotic and practice mutual aid, extending the rooting space of trees to allow for better nutrient transfer and chemical communication between the forest. They form a sort of intranet.