Q: Where can slime mold, a fungus like protist, most likely be found?
Options:
- (A) in a log cabin
- (B) swamp vegetation
- (C) mouth of rivers
- (D) an area swollen with pus
- (E) in decomposing matter
- (F) Germy surfaces
- (G) on a new car
- (H) on a mushroom dish
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Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Slime molds are fungus-like protists commonly found on rotting logs and compost. Decomposition and composting takes place. Slime molds are fungus like protists commonly found on rotting logs and decomposed matter.
Thus, the answer is (E).