Lichens look like moss, but they're actually two organisms - usually fungi and algae - that live together in a mutualistic relationship. The fungi provide a sheltered place for the algae to grow and reproduce. What do you think the algae offer that the fungi can't do?
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It's mutualistic, meaning both organisms benefit from living together. The fungi provide a sheltered environment for the algae. Show more…
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Lichens, like the one shown in the picture below, are usually combinations of algae and fungi that have a beneficial "mutualistic" relationship known as symbiotic.
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