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Lichens are an association of a fungus with which partner?
AAlgae or cyanobacteria
BRoot nodule bacteria
CMosses and liverworts
DFerns and clubmosses
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Algae or cyanobacteria
Lichens are an intimate mutualism between a fungus and photosynthesising algae or cyanobacteria.
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