Lichens are formed from organisms belonging to the Kingdoms:

Monera and Fungi

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Mycota and Plantae

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Plantae and Animalia

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Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and b
Lichens are formed by the symbiotic association of green algae or cyanobacteria with fungi.
Cyanobacteria belong to the Kingdom Monera.
Green algae (chlorophyceae) belongs to the Kingdom Plantae.
Fungi belongs to the Kingdom Fungi itself, also called Mycota.

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