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Biology The Living World Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which pair of the following belongs to Basidiomycetes?

A
Morchella and Mushrooms
B
Birds' nest fungi and Puffballs
C
Pufballs and Claviceps
D
Peziza and Stinkhorns

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B

Both organisms in this pair are members of the class Basidiomycetes (club fungi), which are characterized by the production of spores (basidiospores) on a club-shaped structure called a basidium.

• Birds' nest fungi: These are saprotrophic fungi whose fruiting bodies resemble tiny nests containing "eggs" (peridioles) which act as spore cases.

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