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Lichens are the associations of...

Lichens are the associations of

A

bacteri and fungus

B

algae and bacterium

C

fungus and algae

D

fungus and virus

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The correct Answer is:
C
Lichens represent a positive (beneficial ) interaction between two different species, one fungus and another algae.
Rest of the species combination or associations are not true for lichens.
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