There exists a close association between the alga and
the fungus within a lichen. The fungus
(a) provides protection, anchorage and absorption
for the algae
(b) provides food for the alga
(c) fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the alga
(d) releases oxygen for the alga.
the fungus within a lichen. The fungus
(a) provides protection, anchorage and absorption
for the algae
(b) provides food for the alga
(c) fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the alga
(d) releases oxygen for the alga.