Which one of the following is a right matching pair of certain organism (s) and the kind of association?
A
Shark and sucker fish-Amensalism
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B
Algae and fungi in lichens-Mutualism
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C
Orchids growing on trees-Parasitism
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D
Cuscuta (dodder) growing in other flowering plants-epiphytism
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Solution
The correct option is B Algae and fungi in lichens-Mutualism In lichens, algae and fungi are symmetrically associated This association is known as mutualism.