Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between

a fungus and a bacteria

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a fungus and an alga

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an alga and a bacteria

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an alga and a virus

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The correct option is B
a fungus and an alga

Lichens are a complex life form that is a symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms. It is composed of a fungal partner (mycobiont) and one or more photosynthetic partners (photobiont).

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

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

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