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Short twisted strands of hyphae which se...

Short twisted strands of hyphae which serves as anchors for lichens

A

Mycelium

B

Rhizines

C

Roots

D

Rhizoids

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The correct Answer is:
B
In lichen rhizines are multicellular root like structure arising from the lower surface. It serve only to anchor the lichen to their substrate and they do not absorb nutrients as do plant roots.
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