Short twisted strands of hyphae which serve as anchors for lichens are :

Rhizines

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Rhizoids

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Mycelium

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Roots

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Solution

The correct option is A Rhizines
In lichens, rhizines are multicellular root-like structures, arising mostly from the lower surface.Rhizines serve only to anchor the lichen to their substrate; they do not absorb nutrients as do plant roots.
So the correct option is A.

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