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Question
The two micro-organisms which live in symbiotic association in lichens are
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fungus and protozoa
alga and bacteria
bacteria and protozoa
alga and fungus
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Solution
alga and fungus
Explanation:
Lichens is an association between a fungal and an algal species. It is a mutually beneficial association where algae provide food for the tongue fungus return gets shelter from it.
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