QAL Laws & Regulation Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT one of the main groups of common pests?

1. Invertebrate pests

2. Vertebrate pests

3. Fungi

4. Weeds

The correct answer is: Fungi

Fungi are not classified as one of the main groups of common pests in the context of pest management. Instead, they are generally considered pathogens that can affect plants and animals rather than pests in the traditional sense. The main groups of common pests typically include invertebrate pests, such as insects and arachnids; vertebrate pests, which may include rodents and birds; and weeds, which compete with crops for resources. Each of these groups can cause significant economic damage to agriculture, while fungi primarily contribute to plant diseases rather than fitting into the pest category. Thus, identifying fungi as the correct answer highlights an important distinction in pest management and the classification of organisms with respect to their impact on crops and ecosystems.