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Which of the following terms is used in lichens for a relationship, in which the fungus lives as a dominant organism and algae lives like a slave?
Which of the following terms is used in lichens for a relationship, in which the fungus lives as a dominant organism and algae lives like a slave?
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The correct option is B Helotism
In lichens, a relationship occurs in which the fungus lives as a dominant organism and algae like a slave, the relationship is known as helotism. It is a form of symbiosis in which one species is forced to perform tasks for another, for their mutual benefit. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
In lichens, a relationship occurs in which the fungus lives as a dominant organism and algae like a slave, the relationship is known as helotism. It is a form of symbiosis in which one species is forced to perform tasks for another, for their mutual benefit. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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