The fungal structure specialized for the absorption of nutrients from a living host cell, often found in parasitic fungi, is the:
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Correct answer: Haustorium
A haustorium is a specialized hyphal tip that penetrates the host cell wall but not the plasma membrane. It increases the surface area for nutrient exchange between the parasite and the host's cytoplasm.
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