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The major portion of lichen body is formed of

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blue green algae
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algae
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fungus
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bacteria
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The correct option is C fungus
Lichens are symbiotic association between algae and fungi. The algal partner is called phycobiont and fungal partner is called mycobiont.
Internal structure of lichen: The major portion of lichen body is formed of fungal hyphae. Photosynthetic or algal symbiont constitutes hardly 5% of association.

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