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Fungi Fungi feed by absorbing nutrients from the organic material in which they live. Fungi do not have stomachs. They must digest their food before it can pass through the cell wall into the hyphae. Hyphae secrete acids and enzymes that break the surrounding organic material down into simple molecules they can easily absorb. Most plants rely on a symbiotic fungus to aid them in acquiring water and nutrients from the soil. The specialized roots which the plants grow and the fungus which inhabits them are together known as mycorrhizae, or "fungal roots". The fungus, with its large surface area, is able to soak up water and nutrients over a large area and provide them to the plant. In return, the plant provides energy-rich sugars manufactured through photosynthesis. Fungi Hyphae Too much fungi in the worm bin indicates that you are overfeeding your system. For more information about fungi in soil: http://soils.usda.gov/sqi/concepts/soil_biology/fungi.html © 2008 Happy D Ranch The above content is the exclusive intellectual property of Happy D Ranch. Though it is permissible to print articles for personal educational use, they may not be replicated in part or whole in any form without obtaining our written permission. Individuals, groups or businesses infringing upon this copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Images and articles that are not Happy D Ranch originals have been used by permission.