Why lichens are called dual organism??

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Lichens are said to be dual organisms because they shows a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga.

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Why lichens are called dual organism??

Dear Student Lichens are said to be dual organisms because they shows a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. Regards

Dear Student

Lichens are said to be dual organisms because they shows a symbiotic association between a fungus and alga.

Regards