A semi-parasite relationship between the algal and fungal components of a lichen is termed as

Helotism

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Parasitism

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Helotism
According to Crombic, the relation between an algae and a fungi is helotism. Which is a kind of master-slave relationship, where the algal partner acts as a slave to the fungal partner, because, algae is an autotroph however, the fungal partner may hinder the reproduction and nutrition of the algae.
So, the correct answer is 'Helotism'

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