The mutually beneficial relationship found between algae and fungi in lichens is called________.
Symbiotic relationship
The mutually beneficial relationship found between algae and fungi found in lichens is called a symbiotic relationship. In this kind of relationship both the organisms live together and mutually help each other. In a lichen, the alga being green in colour makes its own food and shares it with the fungus. The fungus absorbs water and minerals from the surroundings and also protects the alga.