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Fungi and algae are in a symbiotic relationship with each other in lichens.

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True

Fungi and algae are in a symbiotic relationship with each other in lichens. The algae produce food for the fungi, whereas the fungi provides shelter and nutrients to the algae.

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Lichens are made of fungi and algae in a symbiotic relationship with each other.

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Q. When two organisms are mutually beneficial for each other, it is called symbiotic relationship.
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