Question

Fungal partners of a lichen are commonly

• A. Ascomycetes
• B. Basidiomycetes
• C. Phycomycetes
• D. Deuteromycetes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Ascomycetes

Lichens are stable, self-supporting associations between fungi and photobionts. The fungi are most commonly ascomycota. A few Holobasidiomycetes are known to form the association. The photobionts are either algae or cyanobacteria. The algae may be single celled or rarely filamentous.

So, the correct answer is 'Ascomycetes'