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ArbitrLikvidat [17]
3 years ago
7

Termites are insects that feed on wood, which contains cellulose. Scientists have observed that some termite species prefer wood

that has been attacked by fungi. Construct an explanation for this observation.
Biology
1 answer:
Reptile [31]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The termites and the fungi possess a symbiotic relationship because they rely on each other for survival. The fungi digest cellulose (that the termites can't digest) from the wood, and in turn, the termites provide the fungi an environment where they can grow and prosper. This explains why termites prefer a wood that was inhabited by fungi. This symbiotic relationship explains why termites prefer the wood that is inhabited by fungi.

Explanation:

(see above)

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