Lichen is usually cited as an example of 'symbiosis' in plants where an algal and a fungal species live together for their mutual benefit. Which of the following will happen if algal and fungal partners are separated from each other ?

Which of the following statements regarding species interpendence are ture? an interspecific association where one is benefitted and other remains unaffected is called mutualism An interspecific association where both partners device benefit from each other is called commensalism A direct food relation between the two species of animals in whihc one animal kills and feeds on another animals called predation An interspecific relationship where both the partners are benefitted from each other is called symbiosis.