This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Tinea pedis is caused by which of the following 
Select and explain. 
A. E. Floccosum, B. M. Furfur, C. M. Canis, D. Cladosporium werneckii
A: E. Floccosum
Answer: A: E. Floccosum 
Explanation: Tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum and epidermophyton floccosum. Malassezia furfur causes tinea versicolar. Microsporum canis infects dogs and cats. Cladosporium wernickii causes Tinea nigra. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Baveja; 4th edition