Chapter 29 - The Evolution and Diversity of Fungi - 29.1 - Fungi Digest Food Outside Their Bodies - 29.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 615: 2

The most obvious advantage of the large surface area to volume ratio of the fungal mycelium is its superior absorptive ability. However, a larger surface area to volume ratio also means that the fungi is vulnerable to desiccation. To counter this, most fungi tend to live in damp environments to protect against water loss.

The most obvious advantage of the large surface area to volume ratio of the fungal mycelium is its superior absorptive ability. However, a larger surface area to volume ratio also means that the fungi is vulnerable to desiccation. To counter this, most fungi tend to live in damp environments to protect against water loss.