Lichens are composites consisting of algae and

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Achlorophyllous organisms

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Solution

The correct option is B Achlorophyllous organisms
A lichen is a composite organism that emerges from algae living among the filaments (hyphae) of the fungi in a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship.
Fungi are Achlorophyllous organisms because they do not perform photosynthesis due to the absence of chlorophyll.
Hence Lichens are composites consisting of algae and achlorophyllous organisms(fungi).
So, the correct answer is 'Achlorophyllous organisms'.

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