Which type of relation does a fungus has with alga in lichens?

Epiphytic

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Parasitic

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Symbiotic

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Saprophytic

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Solution

The correct option is C Symbiotic
A lichen is a composite organism, that emerges from algae or cyanobacteria (or both) living among filaments of a fungus in a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship. The whole combined life form has properties, that are very different from properties of its component organisms.

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