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Reproductive structures consisting of one or more photosynthetic cells surrounded by fungal hyphae are called a. ascospores. b. basidiospores. c. conidia. d. soredia. e. gametes.

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   Reproductive structures consisting of one or more photosynthetic cells surrounded by fungal hyphae are called
a. ascospores.
b. basidiospores.
c. conidia.
d. soredia.
e. gametes.

Life: The Science of Biology

Purves, William K.,… 7th Edition

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Lichen

A lichen is a symbiotic association between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually an alga or cyanobacterium. This mutualistic relationship allows the combined organism to inhabit challenging environments by utilizing the fungal structure for protection and the photosynthetic cells for energy production.

Soredia

Soredia are specialized asexual reproductive structures found in lichens, consisting of clusters of algal cells surrounded by fungal hyphae. They serve as a dispersal mechanism, enabling the lichen to spread and colonize new substrates by ensuring that both symbiotic partners are transferred together.

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