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Mutualistic partners show co-extinction/co-evolution.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mutualism**: - Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where two different species benefit from each other. Both organisms involved in this relationship provide resources or services that are essential for each other's survival. 2. **Example of Mutualism**: - A classic example of mutualism is lichen, which consists of a fungus and algae. In this relationship, the fungus provides a protective shelter for the algae, while the algae perform photosynthesis to produce food that the fungus can utilize. ...
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