The mutually beneficial relationship between algae and fungi found in lichens is called

Saprotrophic relationship

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Autotrophic relationship

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Symbiotic relationship

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Parasitic relationship

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Symbiotic relationship

The mutually beneficial relationship between algae and fungi found in lichens is called as a symbiotic relationship. A lichen is a composite organism consisting of a fungus and an alga functioning in a symbiotic relationship.

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