Mycorrhizal fungi are the host organisms for some parasitic plants known as mycotrophic parasites, like Indian pipe. What is the ultimate source of organic matter for this interaction? Group of answer choices: - The bacterial nodules in specialized plants like legumes. - The decomposing fungi in the soils. - The photoautotrophic plant partner in the mycorrhizal relationship. - The host plant for the parasitic plant that is connected by a haustorium. - It is not known since the underlying mechanism of this interaction has not been determined.
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