Which one is not Eucarpic fungus?

The correct answer is Mucor

Explanation:

• Fungi are a diverse group of organisms categorized based on their mode of reproduction, structure, and physiological characteristics.
• Eucarpic fungi are those in which only a part of the thallus (body of the fungus) is involved in reproduction, while the rest remains vegetative.
• They differ from holocarpic fungi, where the entire thallus is converted into reproductive structures.
  • Mucor is generally considered holocarpic, where the entire thallus participates in reproduction.
  • Aspergillus is a well-known example of an eucarpic fungus. It forms distinct conidiophores and conidia for asexual reproduction, while the rest of the mycelium continues its vegetative functions.
  • Penicillium is also a classic example of an eucarpic fungus. It produces characteristic brush-like conidiophores for asexual reproduction, with the vegetative mycelium remaining separate. Penicillium species belong to the Ascomycota, which are largely eucarpic.
  • Fusarium is also an eucarpic fungus. It produces various types of conidia (spores) on specialized structures, while the main mycelial body remains vegetative.