An association between a fungus and an alga is known as:
Correct answer: D. Lichen
- A. None of these
- B. Mycorrhiza
- C. Mutualism
- D. Lichen
Explanation
A lichen is a composite association of a fungus with an alga or, in some cases, a cyanobacterium. Mycorrhiza specifically involves a fungus and the roots of a higher plant.
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